Escambia Reporting $21 Million In Hurricane Damage To County Assets
September 18, 2020
Escambia County is preliminarily reporting $21 million in damage to county infrastructure assets from Hurricane Sally.
The damages include roads, bridges and buildings owned by the county.
There is still no electricity or water at most county facilities. As a result county offices will be closed to public again on Friday.
Extended Hours For Debris Disposal At Perdido Landfill, Oak Grove Convenience Center
September 18, 2020
There will be extended hours for debris and waste disposal on Friday and Saturday at the Perdido Landfill, Oak Grove Citizens Convenience Center and Palafox Transfer Station.
The special hours will be:
Perdido Landfill – 13009 Beulah Rd., Cantonment
- 09/18 – Commercial: 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Residential: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- 09/19 – Commercial: 5:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Residential: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
Oak Grove Citizens Convenience Center (Residential Only) – 745 North Highway 99 , Walnut Hill
- 09/18 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – (Until further notice, please observe regular volume limits)
Palafox Transfer Station (Commercial Only) – 2906 N. Palafox St., Pensacola,
- 09/18 – CLOSED
- 09/19 – 5:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Here Is The Latest Escambia County Post Hurricane Sally Information Update
September 17, 2020
Here is the latest post Hurricane Sally update from Escambia County. It is a very long post, but contains a lot of valuable information.
- A 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew has been issued for Escambia County due to Hurricane Sally, effective at 7 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 16. This curfew includes the City of Pensacola.
- On Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, Hurricane Sally made landfall near Gulf Shores, AL at 4:45 a.m. as a Category 2 with sustained winds of 105 mph and gusts 120+ mph.
- Escambia County sustained substantial damage due to wind and flooding.
- Officials are working to assess flooding and wind damage from Hurricane Sally. Everyone is encouraged to continue to shelter in place for as long as it remains safe to do so. Roadways are likely not safe for travel. There has been road damage in the county.
- Escambia County is working closely with State and Federal partners to assist in response and have requested multiple assets and personnel.
- Pensacola Energy asks the public to call 850-474-5307 if you smell gas.
- The Citizen Information Line is available 24 hours a day for residents to call with questions or concerns at: (850) 471-6600
- Everyone is encouraged to follow
Curfew Continues In Escambia County For The Next Two Nights
September 17, 2020
A county-wide curfew will be in place the next three nights in Escambia County, including Pensacola and Century, due to Hurricane Sally.
The curfew will be from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m.Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Officials will reassess the curfew on Friday.
Law enforcement will have roadblocks in place at some major roadways. The City of Pensacola is relying on voluntary compliance, and residents will be expected to follow the curfew.
Essential workers are not restricted by the curfew, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Rubio, Scott Want To Keep U.S. On Daylight Savings Time This Year
September 17, 2020
Florida Republican senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have introduced legislation that would keep the United States on Daylight Saving Time (DST) through November 7, 2021.
By preventing the United States from “falling back” to Standard Time in six weeks, Americans would also avoid changing clocks in March 2021 when the United States typically springs forward into DST.
“The bill would provide one year of stability for families who are already dealing with enough change with virtual learning, work from home, and other disruptions the COVID-19 pandemic has placed into our daily lives,” according to a press release from Rubio.
“Our government has asked a lot of the American people over the past seven months, and keeping the nation on Daylight Saving Time is just one small step we can take to help ease the burden,” Rubio said. “More daylight in the after school hours is critical to helping families and children endure this challenging school year. Studies have shown many benefits of a year-round Daylight Saving Time, and while I believe we should make it permanent all year around, I urge my colleagues to — at the very least — work with me to avoid changing the clocks this fall.”
“After months of staying inside amid the coronavirus pandemic, families across the nation could use a little more sunshine and time to enjoy all that Florida has to offer,” Scott said. “I signed legislation as Governor to continue Daylight Saving Time year-round for Floridians, and I’m glad to join Senator Rubio to lead this effort in Congress.”
Recognizing legislative days prior to November 1 are limited, Senator Rubio will “Rule 14” the bill, which means the bill will bypass the Senate Committee on Commerce and be placed directly on the Senate calendar.
In March 2019, Senator Rubio re-introduced the Sunshine Protection Act, legislation that would make DST permanent across the country. The bill reflects the Florida legislature’s 2018 enactment of year-round DST; however, for Florida’s change to apply, a change in the federal statute is required. 11 other states —Delaware, Louisiana, Maine, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, Arkansas, Alabama, and Wyoming — have passed similar laws, and dozens more are looking. In 2018, California voters overwhelmingly passed a proposition to authorize the state legislature to move to permanent DST.
Curfew In Effect For Escambia County For The Next Three Nights
September 16, 2020
A county-wide curfew will be in place the next three nights in Escambia County, including Pensacola and Century, due to Hurricane Sally.
The curfew will be from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m.Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Officials will reassess the curfew on Friday.
Law enforcement will have roadblocks in place at some major roadways. The City of Pensacola is relying on voluntary compliance, and residents will be expected to follow the curfew.
Essential workers are not restricted by the curfew, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Almost All Of Escambia, Santa Rosa Counties Left Without Power
September 16, 2020
Almost all of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties were left without power following Hurricane Sally.
Here are the numbers from both counties as of Wednesday later afternoon:
Gulf Power reported 145,920 outages among 153,000 customers in Escambia County; and 48,890 outages out of 74,200 customers in Santa Rosa County.
Escambia River Electric (EREC) reported 10,919 outages out of 11,463 total customers in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Both utilities said they are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.
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Health Advisory Issued For Water Bodies Including Rivers, Creeks, Gulf
September 16, 2020
Due to excessive flood and sewage overflows caused by the significant rainfall from Hurricane Sally, the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County has issued a health advisory for all inland and coastal waters including local rivers, streams, bayous, bays and the Gulf of Mexico.
DOH-Escambia advises against engaging in any water-related activities due to the potential for high bacteria levels.
The health department will continue to monitor the water quality in these areas and update the public.
Stay Off The Roads: Many Roads Flooded, Water Rescues Underway
September 16, 2020
Officials are asking that drivers stay off the roads at this time in Escambia County. Many roads are flooded or have debris on them.
Someone was reportedly rescued after driving into the water pictured here on Highway 29 this morning in Molino.
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Section Of New Three Mile Bridge Is Missing Following Hurricane Sally; Crane Also Collapses Onto Bridge
September 16, 2020
Authorities say that at least one section of the new Three Mile Bridge across Pensacola Bay is missing due to Hurricane Sally.
A large crane fell across the bridge, and there are reports of additional barge strikes.
The bridge will obviously remain closed for a lengthy period of time for repairs. The exact extent of damage won’t be known until conditions improve and engineers can begin inspections.
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