Isaias Storm damage recovery updates
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Hurricane Recovery: Where to Get Help
Updated Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 12:39 p.m. Central
Residents in Baldwin, Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties can use the resources below for food, supplies, shelter and storm cleanup assistance.
For an immediate emergency, call 911. For help finding local resources, dial 211 and provide your ZIP code.Northwest Florida’s 211 service is available 24 hours daily. Alabama EMA also directs residents needing food, supplies or transportation to 211.
County Help Numbers
CountyRecovery Contact
Baldwin County, Alabama251-972-6807 — Emergency Management call center
Escambia County, Florida850-471-6600 — Citizen Information Line
Santa Rosa County, Florida850-983-4636 — Citizen Information Line
Okaloosa County, Florida850-651-7150 — Emergency Management/Public Safety
Baldwin residents with unmet recovery needs can also email baldwincountyvoad@gmail.com.
NEW: In-Person Recovery Resource Centers
Meet with nonprofit and state partners about food, housing and recovery services. Bring identification, proof of residence, insurance information and documents related to your storm losses.
LocationAddressAnnounced Hours
Pensacola State College — Milton Campus Gym5988 U.S. 90, MiltonTuesday, Oct. 13: 1–7 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 14: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Destin–Fort Walton Beach Convention Center — Ballroom A1250 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton BeachScheduled to open Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 1 p.m., through 7 p.m.
Crestview Community Center1446 Commerce Drive, CrestviewScheduled to open Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 1 p.m., through 7 p.m.
The state lists regular hours for the Okaloosa centers as 8 a.m.–7 p.m. daily following opening day. Check the Florida Disaster recovery page for schedule changes.
Escambia County: Free Meals Tuesday, October 13
The Salvation Army lists boxed lunches around noon and hot dinners around 5:30 p.m. at:
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Carver Park Resource Center: 208 Webb Street, Cantonment
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Century Community Shelter: 720 Hecker Road, Century
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Brownsville Church: 3100 W. De Soto Street, Pensacola
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Old Ensley School Park: 107 W. Detroit Boulevard, Pensacola
Meals are first come, first served while supplies last. Times may change because of road conditions or other circumstances. Check the latest feeding-site announcement before traveling.
Santa Rosa County: Supplies, Showers & Shelter
County distribution sites are listed for 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily until further notice:
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Hickory Hammock Baptist Church: 8531 Hickory Hammock Road, East Milton
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Bray-Hendricks Park: 5259 Booker Lane, Jay
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King Middle School: 5928 Stewart Street, Milton
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Munson Air Strip: Krul Lake Road, Munson
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Navarre High School, west parking lot: 8600 High School Boulevard, Navarre
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Tiger Point Community Center: 1370 Tiger Park Lane, Gulf Breeze — scheduled to open Tuesday
The first four sites offer MREs, water, ice and tarps. Navarre and Tiger Point list water, ice and tarps, without food. Openings and supplies depend on deliveries.
Showers, restrooms and laundry are announced at Bray-Hendricks Park beginning Tuesday.
Convoy of Hope at Pace Assembly of God, 3948 Highway 90, lists food, water, tarps, hygiene supplies and baby items from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Oxygen refills are listed for 8–10 a.m. and 6–8 p.m.
Shelter: Clyde L. Gracey Community Center, 5629 Byrom Street, Milton, remains open. Bring identification and proof of damage.
Check Santa Rosa’s community resources for changes.
Need Roof Tarping, Tree Removal or Cleanup?
Escambia and Santa Rosa residents: Call Crisis Cleanup at 800-451-1954.
BRACE is connecting residents with volunteer organizations for roof tarping, tree removal, debris cleanup and flooded-home cleanup. Help depends on volunteer availability; registering a need does not guarantee service or a completion date.
Okaloosa debris questions: Call 833-495-3664. The county announced its first storm-debris pickup for unincorporated areas beginning Wednesday, October 14. Put storm debris curbside, unbagged, and follow county separation guidelines.
Lost Food? SNAP Replacement Deadline Is October 19
Current SNAP recipients in Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties who lost food because of Isaias can request replacement benefits.
Apply by Monday, October 19, 2026.
Log into Florida MyACCESS and select “Individual Replacement Request” in the green banner. DCF says households in these three counties do not need to submit documentation verifying the food loss. Benefits depend on eligibility.
Insurance Help & FEMA Status
Florida Insurance Consumer Helpline: 877-693-5236. Call for help understanding coverage or filing a claim.
An Insurance Assistance Hub opened at Morgan Sports Center, 4200 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin. Call the helpline to confirm current hours before traveling.
FEMA individual assistance is not yet available according to Santa Rosa County’s latest published update. The current federal declaration supports government response costs; it does not mean household repair grants are open.
Distribution hours and supplies may change. Check the linked official updates or call your county information line before traveling.
Tuesday Morning Isaias Recovery Update: Water, Power, Supplies and Closures
Updated Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 5:15 a.m. CDT
ECUA’s boil water notice remains in effect, Pensacola debris collection begins today, and Escambia and Santa Rosa schools remain closed. Santa Rosa County’s curfew has been lifted.
This update uses the latest official notices available early Tuesday, including Monday evening releases. Scheduled openings remain subject to recovery conditions.
Water: Continue Boiling Until Official Clearance
All ECUA water customers remain under the systemwide precautionary boil water notice.
Bring tap water to a rolling boil for at least one minute, then cool it before drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth or preparing food. Bottled water is an alternative.
Officials previously anticipated mainland clearance today and Pensacola Beach clearance Wednesday. No lifting notice was verified for this update. Continue precautions until ECUA officially announces clearance.
ECUA business offices reopen today. Customer service: 850-476-0480.
Santa Rosa County Water Notices
Monday’s county release lists notices covering all customers of Milton, Navarre Beach, Pace, Jay, Bagdad Garcon Point and Midway.
Navarre Beach water is restored, but boiling precautions continue. Residents may return cautiously; visitors should stay away for now.
Power Restoration Continues
Pensacola’s 8 p.m. Monday release reported 44,200 FPL customers without power in Escambia County. That is a release-time count, not a live Tuesday figure.
Severe damage and limited access may extend restoration for some properties. Check your utility’s current information.
FPL Power Tracker | FPL outage relief sites
Report downed lines or sparking equipment to 1-800-468-8243. Treat all fallen lines as energized.
Supplies, Showers and Cleanup Help Today
Santa Rosa County’s south-end sites offer water, ice and tarps; no food at these locations:
SiteAddressScheduled hours
Navarre High School, west parking lot8600 High School Boulevard7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Tiger Point Community Center1370 Tiger Park Lane, Gulf BreezeExpected 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; delivery-dependent
Bray-Hendricks Park in Jay adds showers, restrooms and laundry services today.
Find the complete Santa Rosa distribution list
Free cleanup supplies: Lowe’s announced Tuesday Bucket Brigade distributions beginning 10 a.m., while supplies last, at:
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Gulf Breeze: 1421 Tiger Park Lane.
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Milton/Pace: 5143 Highway 90.
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Ensley: 777 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola.
For current food, housing and supply assistance, call 211.
Crisis Cleanup: 1-800-451-1954
Request volunteer help with tree work, roof tarping, debris removal or flooded-home cleanup. Availability and response times vary.
Schools and Offices
Institution or serviceLatest verified status
Escambia County Public SchoolsSchools and offices closed today
Santa Rosa schoolsClosed today; Wednesday reopening preparations underway, with exceptions to be announced
University of West FloridaClosed through Wednesday, October 14
Pensacola State CollegeCheck PSC’s current notice; its latest verified update does not establish a reopening date
Santa Rosa County offices, libraries and animal shelterClosed today
ECUA business officesReopen today
Pensacola city officesEmployees return today; full public reopening anticipated Wednesday
PSC storm notice | UWF updates | Santa Rosa schools
Pensacola Community Services
Monday evening’s city release schedules:
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Woodland Heights, Cobb and Sanders Beach centers: Open today.
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Woodland Heights and Cobb: Children already enrolled in after-school care may attend 8 a.m.–6 p.m. today and Wednesday.
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Cobb senior meals: Available today for registered participants.
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Vickrey Center: Scheduled for Wednesday.
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Gull Point, East Pensacola Heights, Theophalis May and both Bayview centers: Remain closed.
Stay out of parks and playgrounds until officially cleared.
Garbage and Storm Debris
Pensacola city storm debris collection begins today, with multiple passes planned. City garbage crews will finish remaining Monday routes and begin Tuesday routes.
ECUA regular garbage and recycling collection has resumed. Bulk waste pickup remains temporarily suspended.
Escambia County storm debris collection is scheduled to begin Wednesday, October 14.
Separate vegetation from construction materials. Keep storm debris loose and separate from household garbage. Do not obstruct roads, drainage, hydrants or utilities.
Curfew, Roads and Safety
Santa Rosa County’s curfew and evacuation orders for Zones A, B and C have been lifted. Road hazards remain.
Check Florida 511 and Escambia County road information before travel.
Keep generators outdoors at least 20 feet from buildings, with exhaust away from doors and windows. Avoid floodwater and downed lines. Treat nonworking traffic signals as four-way stops.
NeedContact
Emergency911
Recovery resources211
Crisis Cleanup1-800-451-1954
Santa Rosa County information850-983-4636
Escambia County information850-471-6600
ECUA customer service850-476-0480
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