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Escambia County Continues to Monitor Hurricane Delta This Week

Published Oct 7, 2020

Escambia County continues to closely monitor Hurricane Delta this week. While it's still too early to determine the exact impacts of the storm to Escambia County, the National Weather Service of Mobile is forecasting potential local impacts to include 1-3 inches of rain, gusts up to 20 mph, high risk of rip currents, high surf, minor coastal flooding and the possibility of isolated tornados Friday evening through Saturday morning. 

"Escambia County is continuing to prepare for Hurricane Delta as though the storm is coming to our area," Emergency Manager Eric Gilmore said. "We are encouraging residents to prepare their storm kits and finalize their storm plans in the event that the track shifts eastward."

Residents are reminded to follow official sources for storm information such as National Weather Service, National Hurricane Center, Escambia County Emergency Management and City of Pensacola

Debris Management Update

With the possible approach of Hurricane Delta, the county is focusing debris management collections in the low lying areas that are susceptible to flooding such as Perdido Key and Pensacola Beach. Contractors will still be collecting debris in all areas of the county and have been approved to work additional hours; however, this storm is predicted to make landfall on Friday and residents are encouraged to use the debris collections sites that have been advertised.

Debris Collection Totals as of Tuesday, Oct. 6:

  • Cumulative Loads Hauled: 25,262
  • Cubic Yards: 1,156,996 cubic yards (equal to 182 football fields with debris stacked 3 feet high)

Debris Reminders:

  • Keep debris types separated (see FEMA graphic below)
  • Keep storm drains and utilities clear of debris

Vegetative Debris Drop Off Sites

If residents would like to drop off vegetation, they can do so from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week at the following locations:

  • Lexington Terrace
  • Baars Field (behind the Sheriff’s Office Annex building )
  • Equestrian Center
  • Park East, Pensacola Beach
  • John R. Jones Park
  • Oak Grove Convenience Center
  • Brent Athletic Park

Construction and Demolition Debris Drop Off Sites

If residents would like to drop off construction and demolition debris, they can do so at the following locations: 

  • Perdido Landfill (open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7) Normal hours are Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Oak Grove Convenience Center (open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays)

Storm Preparation Tips

Residents are encouraged to prepare their disaster kits now, which should include seven days of food and water supplies for after the storm arrives. Residents are also encouraged to fuel all vehicles and generators, and prepare all medications needed by family and pets. Individuals should also consider having at least two emergency supply kits, one full kit at home and smaller portable kits in their workplace, vehicle or other places they spend time. Remember, this year's disaster kit might need to look a little different if you're planning to go to a shelter—make sure to include face coverings, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes.

Sand is available at the following locations this afternoon:

  • Baars Field - 13020 Sorrento Road, Pensacola
  • Brent Athletic Park - 4711 N. W St., Pensacola
  • Don Sutton Park - 2320 Crabtree Church Road, Molino
  • Equestrian Center - 7750 Mobile Highway, Pensacola
  • Escambia County Road Department - 601 Highway 297-A, Pensacola 
  • Ferry Pass Middle School - 8355 Yancey Lane, Pensacola, sand will be on the northwest corner of school property on Parazine Street
  • John R. Jones Jr. Athletic Park - 555 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola
  • Travis M. Nelson Park -  4541 County Road 4, Pensacola 

The sand is available on a first come, first served basis. Residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels to one of the following locations. View map of sand locations here.

Follow These Tips to Prepare for a Storm

  • Know Your Zone – Go to BeReadyEscambia.com to find out which evacuation zone you are in. Sign up for alerts on BeReadyEscambia.com
  • Know Your Home – Is it newly built – possibly rated for a hurricane? Your safest place may be at home rather than a shelter due to COVID-19. Shelters will be announced later and will have masks and hand sanitizer. 
  • Know Your Plan – plan ahead to stay with loved ones, friends or stay at a hotel away from the area.

Follow these tips to stay safe during severe weather:

  • Pay extra attention to local weather reports until the storm has moved through the area. Be sure to keep your weather radio on and your cell phone charged to ensure you can receive weather alerts. 
  • With the possibility of high winds, it is recommended that any lightweight outside furniture or equipment be secured before dark Thursday evening.
  • Organizations with planned outside activities during this Enhanced Risk period need to be weather aware and take the appropriate actions.
  • In the event of a Tornado Warning, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of your home or building. Stay away from windows.
  • Turn around, don't drown: In the event of a roadway covered by water, do not attempt to drive over the flooded road. Water depth may be misleading, and you could end up stranded or trapped.

For the latest information on severe weather impacting Escambia County, residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts Sign up for alerts on BeReadyEscambia.com, like Escambia County Emergency Management on Facebook and follow @BeReadyEscambia on Twitter.

Stay informed with these additional local resources:

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Delta Cone as of Oct. 7

Delta Winds Oct. 7

Delta Wind Times Oct. 7

Delta Key Messages Oct. 7
FEMA Debris

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