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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 ServicesTropical Storm Helene has been upgraded to Hurricane Helene and is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane near Tallahassee Thursday evening, Sept. 26, according to the U.S. National Weather Service. While Escambia County still remains outside of the track of the storm, residents are encouraged to remain weather aware.
The National Weather Service in Mobile, Alabama is projecting tropical storm-force winds potentially as early as Thursday morning. Hazardous marine conditions, coastal flooding, dangerous surf, and rip currents are expected to begin on Wednesday.
Escambia County is mobilizing and deploying resources to assist areas of the state expected to be impacted by Hurricane Helene, standing ready to help neighboring counties and the state with storm preparation and recovery. Read more here.
Escambia County Public Schools and district offices will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26 due to possible inclement weather associated with Hurricane Helene.
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 24-209, Emergency Management – Amending Executive Order 24-208– Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine on Tuesday, Sept. 24, increasing the number of counties in the state of Florida under a state of emergency to 61, including Escambia, ahead of the storm.
Escambia County is offering sand for residents living in flood-prone areas. The sand is available on a first come, first served basis and locations are open 24 hours a day. Residents must bring their own sandbags and shovels to one of the following locations (map):
Residents can sign up for Alert Escambia emergency updates through the Emergency Management website.
For more information, monitor the local media and legitimate online and social media sources like Escambia County Emergency Management, US National Weather Service Mobile and Florida SERT.
More information on what to do before, during and after a storm is available online at MyEscambia.com/BeReady. You can also follow @BeReadyEscambia on Twitter, like Escambia County Emergency Management on Facebook, and follow @EscambiaBeReady on Instagram for the latest news and updates on emergencies impacting our community.
Weather update from the U.S. National Weather Service (updated Sept. 25)
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