Official updates
Posts from county, city, utility, police, and fire agencies in the last week, plus local news coverage, checked every 30 minutes. Each one links to the original.
Latest official updates
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ECUA Lifts Boil Water Notice for Most of Mainland Escambia, Perdido Key; Some Addresses Remain
As of October 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM, ECUA lifted the precautionary boil water notice for most of mainland Escambia County and all of Perdido Key. Pensacola Beach remains under the notice, expected to be lifted by Wednesday pending water quality confirmation. Specific mainland addresses listed by ECUA must continue boiling water until notified via door hanger that the notice is lifted for their location.
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ECUA lifts boil water notice for most of mainland Escambia County and Perdido Key
On October 13, 2026, ECUA lifted the precautionary boil water notice for most of mainland Escambia County, including Perdido Key. Pensacola Beach remains under the notice, expected to be lifted by Wednesday pending water quality confirmation. Some listed mainland addresses remain under the notice and must keep boiling water until notified via door hanger.
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Escambia County Hurricane Isaias Feeding Sites Oct. 13
Escambia County has feeding sites open Tuesday, Oct. 13 for residents affected by Hurricane Isaias. Salvation Army boxed lunches are served around noon and hot dinners around 5:30 p.m., first-come first-served while supplies last. Times may vary due to road conditions.
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City of Pensacola 8 p.m. Oct. 12 Hurricane Isaias Recovery Update
City offices fully open to the public Wednesday, Oct. 14; storm debris collection begins Tuesday, Oct. 13 with vegetative debris separated from building materials and not bagged. The ECUA systemwide boil water notice remains in effect, expected to lift Tuesday, Oct. 13 for mainland customers and Wednesday, Oct. 14 for Pensacola Beach. Pensacola 311 phone lines are down; use the city website portal, chat, or email 311@cityofpensacola.com for nonemergency issues.
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Pensacola Oct. 13 recovery update: boil water, debris pickup, power restoration
ECUA's systemwide boil water notice remains in effect, expected to lift Tuesday Oct. 13 for mainland customers and Wednesday Oct. 14 for Pensacola Beach. City storm debris collection begins Tuesday, Oct. 13; do not bag debris and keep it out of roadways. FPL expects 70 percent restoration to Escambia and Santa Rosa counties by end of Monday and essentially complete restoration by end of Tuesday.
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Pensacola Isaias recovery: boil water notice, power, debris rules
ECUA's systemwide boil water notice remains in effect for all customers; boil tap water for one minute before drinking or cooking. FPL aims to restore 95 percent of customers who can safely accept power by end of day Monday, Oct. 12. City storm debris collection begins early this week; separate vegetative debris from building materials, do not bag it, and place it curbside in the public right-of-way away from roadways.
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Escambia County Water and Tarp Distribution Sites
Water and tarps are being distributed to Escambia County residents on a first-come, first-served basis until 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 at 120 Chief's Way, Cordova Mall (5100 N. 9th Ave.), and Anytime Fitness (470 S. Highway 29, Cantonment). This is a one-time emergency distribution due to boil water notices after Hurricane Isaias. Tarps may arrive at some sites later in the morning.
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Escambia County Water and Tarp Distribution Information
Escambia County residents could pick up water and tarps on a first-come, first-served basis until 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 at 120 Chief's Way, Cordova Mall (5100 N. 9th Ave.), and Anytime Fitness (470 S. Highway 29, Cantonment). This was a one-time emergency distribution due to boil water notices after Hurricane Isaias. Check the City of Pensacola website or Escambia County Emergency Management on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
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ECUA Issues Systemwide Precautionary Boil Water Notice
ECUA has a systemwide precautionary boil water notice effective Oct. 9, 2026 until further notice. Bring tap water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, or preparing food, or use bottled water. Continue until ECUA announces the notice is lifted.
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City of Pensacola Hurricane Isaias FAQ: debris, outages, 311, key numbers
The City of Pensacola posted a Hurricane Isaias FAQ covering road clearing, storm debris, flooding, and power outages. Report nonemergency issues like blocked roads or flooded streets via Pensacola 311 (call 311 or the 311 webpage); report power outages and downed lines to FPL at 1-800-468-8243 or 911. The Escambia County Citizen Information Line is 850-471-6600, and Friday garbage collection was postponed to Monday, October 12.
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Pensacola/Escambia Isaias recovery: boil water notice, debris rules, closures
ECUA's precautionary boil water notice remains in effect; use bottled water for drinking and cooking. City debris removal begins early next week: separate debris into piles in the right-of-way, no bags, no household garbage. Escambia schools and Pensacola State College are closed Oct. 11-12, and residents should stay off roads and avoid parks while crews assess damage.
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Pensacola/Escambia Isaias recovery: boil water notice, debris rules, closures
As of the Oct. 10 7:30 p.m. update, ECUA's precautionary boil water notice remains in effect; use bottled water for drinking and cooking. City debris removal begins early next week, so residents should place separated, unbagged storm debris in the right-of-way away from roads. Escambia schools, Pensacola State College, and UWF are closed through Monday, Oct. 12, and the airport fully reopens for scheduled commercial service Sunday, Oct. 11.
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Pensacola Isaias recovery: boil-water notice, outages, road hazards
City of Pensacola recovery operations are under way after Hurricane Isaias; stay off roads while crews clear downed trees and power lines, and treat dark intersections as four-way stops. ECUA's boil-water notice remains in effect, so use bottled water for drinking and cooking. About 11,500 of 141,000 outaged FPL Escambia customers had power restored as of 8 a.m. Oct 10.
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Pensacola roads with debris and unsafe conditions after Hurricane Isaias
The City of Pensacola warns residents to stay off roadways while crews clear debris, as downed trees and power lines remain. Dozens of intersections and road segments are listed as unsafe, including Scenic Hwy crossings, 9th Ave, Davis Hwy, W Jackson St, and Bayou Blvd locations, with live power lines noted at 17th and Avery, 14th and Brainerd, and 12th and Jordan.
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City of Pensacola roads with debris and unsafe conditions
The City of Pensacola posted Oct 10 a list of roads with debris, downed trees, power lines, and other hazards. Residents should stay off affected roadways so first responders can clear debris. Intersections include Scenic Hwy at Rothschild, Creighton, Summit Blvd, and Hyde Park; 9th Ave at Fisher, Barcia, Ash, Jordan, and E Scott; Davis Hwy at Cervantes; W Jackson between R and DeVilliers; Bayou Blvd at Brainerd and Lee; and 17th and Avery, 14th and Brainerd, and 12th and Jordan which also have power hazards.
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ECUA systemwide precautionary boil water notice in effect
ECUA has a systemwide precautionary boil water notice in effect following Hurricane Isaias. Boil tap water at a rolling boil for at least one minute before drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes, or use bottled water. Continue until ECUA announces the notice is lifted.
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City of Pensacola Hurricane Isaias FAQ: debris, outages, reporting
The City of Pensacola's Isaias FAQ covers how to report blocked roads, flooding, and downed trees via Pensacola 311, and power outages to FPL. Residents should wait for the city's announced debris collection process and not burn storm debris. The Escambia County Citizen Information Line at 850-471-6600 is available if 311 is busy.
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From local news
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United Way of West Florida activates recovery fund following Hurricane Isaias
United Way of West Florida has activated the UWWF Recovery Fund to support Hurricane Isaias relief in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, distributing donations through local organizations. Donations can be made online, with separate links for Escambia/Santa Rosa and Okaloosa/Walton counties.
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Escambia County schools to remain closed until Monday
Escambia County Public Schools says schools and offices will stay closed through the rest of this week, with plans to reopen Monday, Oct. 19, barring unforeseen developments. Repairs and damage clearing are underway with help from FPL, the National Guard, FDOT, and contractors. Santa Rosa County schools also plan to reopen Monday.
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Hancock Whitney contributes $100K to Hurricane Isaias recovery via United Way
Hancock Whitney is donating $100,000 to Hurricane Isaias recovery, split equally between United Way of West Florida and United Way Emerald Coast. The funds will help connect individuals and families with essential resources and assistance as communities rebuild. Announced October 13, 2026.
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Escambia County Schools Closed Until Next Week
Escambia County Public Schools will remain closed through Friday, October 16, with students returning Monday, October 19, barring unforeseen developments. The closure allows repairs and damage mitigation across campuses. Santa Rosa County schools are also closed until Monday.
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Escambia County estimates $64 million in public damage from Hurricane Isaias
Escambia County completed its initial damage assessment, estimating about $64 million in public damages including $54.87 million for debris removal. The estimate excludes private property damage. Residents with property damage are asked to complete a Citizen Damage Report and include photos.
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Salvation Army adds more meal and water service locations in Pensacola area
The Salvation Army is serving lunch and dinner plus water at several locations in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, including Wedgewood Community Center, Carver Park in Cantonment, Century Community Shelter, Milton, and Pace. Lunch only is served at the Downtown Library in Pensacola and dinner only at the Brownsville Community Center parking lot. Updates are posted at SalArmyEDS.org.
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T-Mobile to provide free Wi-Fi, device charging to Northwest Florida residents
T-Mobile is offering free Wi-Fi and device charging to all Northwest Florida residents after Hurricane Isaias, regardless of their phone provider. Locations are available in Pensacola and Navarre. Check T-Mobile's news release for exact site addresses.
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ECUA lifts Boil Water Notice for most of mainland Escambia County
ECUA lifted the precautionary boil water notice Tuesday morning, Oct 13, for most of mainland Escambia County including Perdido Key. The notice remains in effect for Pensacola Beach, expected to be lifted by Wednesday pending water quality confirmation, and for a list of specific mainland addresses that must keep boiling water until notified, some via door hanger.
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Free meal sites open Tuesday for Escambia County residents impacted by Hurricane Isaias
The Salvation Army is serving free boxed lunches around noon and hot dinners around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 at four Escambia County sites: Carver Park Resource Center in Cantonment, Century Community Shelter, Brownsville Church, and Old Ensley School Park in Pensacola. Meals are first-come, first-served while supplies last, and times may vary due to road conditions.
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Escambia crews clearing downed trees; debris pickup to start Wednesday
Escambia County crews are working to clear numerous downed trees across the county, with debris pickup expected to begin Wednesday. Residents in areas like Brownsville are urged to be patient as crews work through the backlog.
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ECUA Lifts Boil Water Notice For Most; Some Addresses Remain Under Notice
ECUA has lifted the precautionary boil water notice for most of mainland Escambia County including Perdido Key. Pensacola Beach remains under the notice, expected to be lifted by Wednesday pending water quality confirmation. A list of specific mainland addresses, including streets such as St. Regis Drive, Springhill Drive, Edendale Lane, and S. Madison Drive, must continue boiling water until ECUA announces the notice is lifted for their location.
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Escambia County: FEMA Individual Assistance Not Yet Available
Escambia County Emergency Management said Tuesday, October 13, that FEMA individual assistance is not yet available for Hurricane Isaias and that false information is circulating. No official determinations have been made on individual assistance; the county is actively working with FEMA. Residents should ignore claims that FEMA aid is open now.
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