Official updates
Posts from county and city governments in the last week, checked every 30 minutes. Each one links to the original.
Latest official updates
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Destin hurricane debris collection begins Thursday, October 15
Citywide debris collection in Destin starts Thursday, October 15, with the initial pass taking about 17 days and a second pass to follow. Residents should separate vegetative debris from construction and demolition debris and place it curbside without blocking roads, sidewalks, or drainage. Questions can go to Destin Public Works at 850-837-6869.
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Crestview: debris pickup, MARC, PODs, and disaster relief help
DRC Emergency Services begins curbside yard debris pickup in Crestview on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 a.m.; keep debris under 10 feet, cut longer pieces, and pile it 4 feet from the roadway away from hydrants and utility boxes. A Multi-Agency Resource Center opens at the Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Drive, October 14 from 1 to 7 pm and daily 7 am to 7 pm October 15 through 24. North Okaloosa PODs at Baker Park and Garden City Park offer tarps, water, and MREs from 1 to 3:30 pm Monday, October 12.
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DOH-Okaloosa urges public to avoid beaches and pools after Hurricane Isaias
The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County advises residents and visitors not to swim at beaches or in pools due to waterborne illness risk after Hurricane Isaias. Coastal waters should be avoided until bacterial testing shows acceptable levels; results will be posted at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches. Public pools must be approved for opening by DOH-Okaloosa, and debris on beaches should not be handled without proper safety equipment.
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Multi-Agency Resource Centers open Oct 14-24 for Hurricane Isaias recovery
Two Multi-Agency Resource Centers open Oct 14-24, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily (Oct 14 opens at 1 p.m.) for individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits seeking storm recovery assistance. Locations: Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center, 1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, and Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Dr, Crestview. Bring ID, proof of residence, insurance information, and other documentation of disaster-related losses.
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Free Community Meal Distribution Tonight at Jernigan's Landing in Milton
The Jack Brewer Foundation will hand out 1,000 free prepared meals tonight, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. at Jernigan's Landing in Milton. Limit of four meals per vehicle, first come first served while supplies last. Enter via Canal Street, then Pine Street, then Willing Street.
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Milton utility update: report water or gas outages; boil water notice in effect
The City of Milton has restored water service to much of the city, but customers still without water or natural gas should call 850-983-5400 to report outages. A precautionary boil water notice remains in effect until further notice and may be lifted as early as October 14 or 15 pending water quality tests. Continue boiling water for drinking, cooking, and brushing teeth until the notice is officially lifted.
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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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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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Milton City Council meeting cancelled Oct 13 for hurricane recovery
The City of Milton cancelled its regularly scheduled City Council meeting for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, so staff can focus on Hurricane Isaias recovery. Work continues on restoring services, coordinating disaster assistance, and clearing storm debris. Residents can contact the city at 850-983-5400.
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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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