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All Departments Administration Corrections Development Services Facilities Management Human Resources Information Technology Library Services Management and Budget Services Natural Resources Management Neighborhood and Human Services Parks and Recreation Public Safety Public Works Veterans Services Waste ServicesEscambia County is encouraging residents and visitors to closely monitor official weather sources for information regarding Tropical Depression #9. The National Weather Service of Mobile is forecasting Tropical Depression #9 to move on a northwestern track across the Gulf of Mexico. Tropical Depression #9 is expected to become a major hurricane.
While it's still too early to determine potential impacts to Escambia County, the latest forecast from the National Hurricane Center has TD #9 approaching the eastern Gulf Coast Sunday, Aug. 29 as a major hurricane; however, there remains some uncertainty regarding exactly where TD #9 will eventually make landfall. While the current forecast track is east of the area, any slight shift of the cone could have significant impacts, so it is important to pay attention to forecast updates over the next several days as tropical storm and hurricane conditions remain possible. A local risk for rip currents will increase this weekend with a high risk on Sunday through early next week. More information on the flag system is available online here.
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.
“Emergency Management will continue to monitor Tropical Depression #9," said Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore. "While we are outside the cone, any slight shift could have huge impacts. We are expecting this storm to become a major hurricane before landfall and encourage all citizens to remain vigilant and make preparations before the weekend.”
Escambia County Emergency Management is closely monitoring this system. Residents are urged to do the same by monitoring our local media for the most up-to-date forecasts several times a day.
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 now at the following locations:
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
Follow these tips to stay safe during severe weather:
For the latest information on severe weather impacting Escambia County, residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts on myescambia.com, like Escambia County Emergency Management on Facebook and follow @BeReadyEscambia on Twitter.
Stay informed with these additional local resources:
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