Hurricane season resources for Escambia & Santa Rosa Priority storm line: 850-204-7080
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HurricaneResource Guide

Every number, link and checklist your family needs, in one place.

Built for Escambia and Santa Rosa County households. Read it below or download the one-page PDF to keep with your storm kit.

  • Shelters, evacuation zones and alert sign-ups
  • Local emergency and utility numbers
  • 7-day storm kit checklist
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Step 1

Get emergency alerts on your phone

Free county alerts arrive by text, call or email. Sign-up takes about two minutes.

Step 2

Know your evacuation zone

Escambia County zones run A through E. Zones can change, so look yours up every year.

On a barrier island or in a mobile home? Plan to leave for any evacuation order.

If you evacuate

Escambia County shelters

Shelters open only as announced. Confirm a shelter is open at myescambia.com/stormcenter before you go. Friends or family outside the zone are the first choice. Shelters are a last resort.

GeneralOpen to everyone

  • Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St., Pensacola
  • Global Learning Academy, 100 N. P St., Pensacola
  • Jim Bailey Middle School, 4110 Bauer Rd., Pensacola
  • Beulah Middle School, 6001 W. Nine Mile Rd., Pensacola
  • Northview High School, 4100 W. Hwy 4, Century

PetsDogs and cats

Molino Park Elementary, 899 Hwy 97, Molino.

Pets stay in a crate. Owners stay in the adjoining shelter. Bring food, water, bedding, leash, medications, ID tag and vaccination records.

Special needsMedical support

Success Academy (old West Florida High), 7045 Wymart Rd., Pensacola.

Pre-register at snr.flhealthresponse.com or call 850-471-6400.

Bring to any shelter: 4 days of clothing, bedding and pillows, toiletries, ID and important papers, medications, snacks, a flashlight and a battery radio.

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Important local numbers

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Life-threatening emergency or downed power line911 Roof damage or a leak (Quality Roofing Priority Storm Line)850-204-7080 Escambia Emergency Management850-471-6400 Santa Rosa Citizen Info Line850-983-4636 Santa Rosa Emergency Management850-983-5360 FPL power outages1-800-468-8243 Escambia River Electric Co-op outages877-687-3732 ECUA water and sewer, after hours850-476-5110 Pensacola Energy gas leaks, 24/7850-474-5300 Road conditions (or FL511.com)511 Community help and referrals211 FL Insurance Consumer Helpline1-877-693-5236 Report price gouging1-866-966-7226 Check a contractor license (DBPR)850-487-1395 FEMA disaster assistance1-800-621-3362
Step 3

Build a 7-day storm kit

Florida recommends at least 7 days of supplies for everyone in your home.

Step 4

Before, during and after the storm

Before

  • Tie down or bring in patio furniture, grills and anything that can blow away.
  • Shutter windows and secure doors, including the garage door.
  • Clear gutters and trim limbs that hang over the roof.
  • Photograph your home and roof for insurance records.
  • Refill prescriptions and charge your devices.

During

  • Stay in an interior room away from windows.
  • Follow instructions from county officials. If told to leave, leave.
  • Stay off the roads until the all-clear.
  • Run generators outside only, more than 20 feet from doors and windows.

After

  • Stay away from downed power lines and call 911.
  • Roof damage or a leak? Call Quality Roofing at 850-204-7080.
  • Photograph all damage before you clean up.
  • Check your roof from the ground. Never climb on a wet or damaged roof.
  • Call the insurance helpline before signing anything.
  • Hire licensed contractors only. Verify at myfloridalicense.com
Escambia County, when opened

Free sand for sandbags

Sites are self-serve and open 24 hours once the county activates them. Bring your own bags and a shovel. Sandbags help with rain flooding. They will not stop storm surge.

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Trusted storm updates

Roof damage or a leak?Call Quality Roofing

Crews and vans are loaded up and ready to help as soon as it's safe. Check your roof from the ground only. Missing, lifted or creased shingles are the first signs of wind damage.

Download the free guide (PDF) Call 850-204-7080