Escambia County starts accepting applications for the Escambia CARES Family Emergency Financial Assistance Grants beginning Friday, Sept. 25, at 8 a.m. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. Apply online at myescambia.com/CARES and at several physical locations throughout the county.

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Escambia County COVID-19 Update #188

Sep 29, 2020

The Escambia County Joint Information Center is distributing updates Monday through Friday to streamline communication from our partner agencies regarding COVID-19. As this dynamic situation unfolds, the frequency of these updates may change if there is breaking news. Individual organizations will continue to send news releases.
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REMINDER: Building Services to Host Workshop Wednesday Regarding Storm Damage

Sep 29, 2020

Building Services will host a free educational workshop Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, regarding tips on how to proceed with severe structural damage to your home or property.
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Hurricane Sally Update from Escambia County Sept. 29 at 1 p.m.

Sep 29, 2020

Hurricane Sally Update from Escambia County Sept. 29, 2020
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Over $126 million in Damage to Private Property in County and City from Hurricane Sally

Sep 29, 2020

County and city officials estimate over $126 million in damage to private property (single-family homes, multi-family homes, mobile homes and businesses) located in Escambia County and the City of Pensacola as a result of Hurricane Sally.
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Godwin Lane Closure to Begin Tuesday, Sept. 29

Sep 28, 2020

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7 a.m., Godwin Lane between Mobile Highway and Blue Angel Parkway will be closed to through traffic. Traffic will be detoured along Mobile Highway back north to Blue Angel Parkway.
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MEDIA CONTACTS

For Journalists Only

CMR representatives can be reached during regular business hours by calling our Media Line:
(850) 595-3476

After Hours Media Line:
(850) 595-1647

When the EOC is activated, all media inquires should be routed through the ESF14 Desk:
(850) 471-6462

Email Requests:
CMR@myescambia.com

Office & Mailing Address:
221 Palafox Place, Ste. 410
Pensacola, FL 32502

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Watch Escambia County Television online, with your media provider: channel 4/1004 on Cox, channel 98 for Spectrum and Mediacom (Pensacola Beach) subscribers and channel 99 for AT&T U-verse subscribers. Or watch anytime at ECTV On Demand.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Stay connected with Escambia County through several social media sites. Click here for our policies and listing of accounts.

OUR STAFF

Laura Coale

Director of Communications and Public Relations
Work: 850-595-3629

Hana Frenette

Senior Community and Media Relations Specialist
Work: 850-595-4934
Cell: 850-530-3501

David Heroux

Video Production Specialist
Work: 850-595-0874
Cell: 850-530-4044

Daniel Spanier

Multimedia Graphic Design Specialist
Work: 850-595-3638

ABOUT US

The office of Community and Media Relations is responsible for coordinating county communications and releasing accurate and timely information to Escambia County residents, the media and board of county commissioners’ employees. CMR acts as a full-service communication office for county departments, assisting with heightening awareness of the county’s mission, programs, policies, initiatives and services in order to foster good relationships with our citizens and media partners. CMR also works in the field during emergencies and is available to the media 24/7.

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