Hurricane Isaias Disaster Relief: Where to Get Help in Pensacola
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Hurricane Isaias has left many residents across Pensacola and Northwest Florida dealing with damaged roofs, fallen trees, debris, flooding, power outages and other problems around their homes.
As cleanup and recovery continue, disaster relief organizations are working throughout the area to provide meals, supplies, roof tarping, tree removal, cleanup assistance and other help.
If you need assistance following Hurricane Isaias, here are some of the organizations and resources currently available.
If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Crisis Cleanup
Crisis Cleanup is one of the main resources for residents who need help with storm cleanup.
Residents can request assistance with:
Roof tarping
Fallen trees
Storm debris
Flooded home cleanup
Removing damaged materials
Other storm related cleanup
To request assistance through Crisis Cleanup, call:
1 800 451 1954
Your request will be entered into the Crisis Cleanup system and made available to participating disaster relief organizations.
Assistance is provided by participating volunteer organizations at no cost, although submitting a request does not guarantee that a crew will be available.
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief is actively responding to Hurricane Isaias in the Florida Panhandle.
The organization has disaster relief teams working on cleanup and recovery, including tree removal, debris cleanup and food assistance.
As of October 14, Florida Baptist Disaster Relief reported serving 37,260 meals during its Panhandle response. Hillcrest Baptist Church in Pensacola is serving as a staging location for Florida Baptist Disaster Relief and the American Red Cross. Florida Baptist Convention
Request Florida Baptist Disaster Relief Assistance
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief's local public assistance number is:
904 253 0502
Residents can also text:
ISAIAS
to:
850 972 2224
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief also has an online Hurricane Isaias work assistance request for homeowners.
The organization provides assistance including:
Tree removal
Debris cleanup
Food assistance
Disaster recovery
Other homeowner assistance
United Cajun Navy
The United Cajun Navy is accepting requests from residents affected by Hurricane Isaias.
The organization says its teams and volunteers are working with affected communities to identify needs and coordinate available resources.
Residents can submit requests involving:
Storm damage
Flooding
Downed trees
Power or water outages
Cleanup needs
Welfare checks
Animals in danger
Evacuation needs
Request Assistance
Submit a request through the United Cajun Navy website:
https://thecajunnavy.org/request-rescue
For immediate life threatening emergencies, call 911 first.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is also involved in the Hurricane Isaias response across the Florida Panhandle.
Red Cross disaster response includes assistance with meals, supplies and other immediate disaster needs.
Residents needing assistance can call:
1 800 RED CROSS
1 800 733 2767
The Red Cross is also working with local officials and other relief organizations as recovery efforts continue.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has deployed disaster response resources throughout the Florida Panhandle following Hurricane Isaias.
Teams are providing meals and other assistance to residents affected by the storm.
Current feeding operations include locations in Pensacola, Cantonment, Century and Santa Rosa County. Feeding locations and schedules can change based on conditions and available supplies, so residents should check the latest information before traveling to a site. Florida Disaster
Operation Blessing
Operation Blessing is also participating in the Hurricane Isaias response in Pensacola.
The organization has been providing hot meals and coordinating relief efforts with local churches and community partners.
Operation Blessing has been part of the ongoing effort to provide food and assistance to residents affected by the storm.
Mercy Chefs
Mercy Chefs is providing meals to residents affected by Hurricane Isaias throughout the Pensacola area.
Current recovery operations include meal distribution through churches and community organizations in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Meal locations can change as recovery efforts develop, so check current local information before heading to a distribution site. Florida Disaster
Where Can I Get a Free Meal?
Several disaster relief organizations are currently providing meals throughout the Pensacola area.
Organizations involved include:
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief
The Salvation Army
American Red Cross
Operation Blessing
Mercy Chefs
Local churches and community organizations
Meal locations and times are changing as recovery continues.
If you need a meal, dial 211 for current information about available food assistance.
Where Can I Get Water, Ice or Supplies?
Disaster relief organizations and local governments are operating distribution sites throughout the affected areas.
Depending on the location, residents may be able to receive:
Bottled water
Ice
Meals
Tarps
Cleaning supplies
Hygiene products
Other emergency supplies
Florida's current Hurricane Isaias recovery information lists active feeding and distribution locations in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, including locations in Pensacola, Cantonment, Century, Milton, Pace, Navarre and surrounding communities. Florida Disaster
Supplies can run out and locations can change, so check current information before traveling.
I Have a Tree on My House. Who Can Help?
If a tree has fallen on your home, Crisis Cleanup may be able to connect you with a participating disaster relief organization.
Call:
1 800 451 1954
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief is also providing tree removal and cleanup assistance as part of its Hurricane Isaias response. Florida Baptist Convention
If the tree is touching a power line or creating an immediate danger, stay away from the area and call 911 or your utility provider as appropriate.
Who Can Tarp My Roof?
If your roof was damaged during Hurricane Isaias, temporary roof tarping can help protect your home from additional weather.
Crisis Cleanup is accepting requests for roof tarping assistance.
Call:
1 800 451 1954
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief is also providing tarping and disaster recovery assistance as part of its current response.
My Home Was Flooded. Can I Get Cleanup Help?
Crisis Cleanup requests can include assistance with flooded homes and storm cleanup.
Depending on the circumstances, participating organizations may be able to help with:
Removing damaged materials
Removing debris
Mucking out flooded areas
Storm cleanup
Other recovery work
Call:
1 800 451 1954
Take photographs of the damage before beginning major cleanup whenever it is safe to do so.
211 Northwest Florida
If you aren't sure which organization can help with your situation, 211 is another place to start.
Dial:
211
211 Northwest Florida connects residents with available community resources and can help locate information about food, shelter, emergency supplies and other assistance.
This can be particularly useful when you aren't sure which disaster relief organization handles your specific need.
Document Your Hurricane Damage
Before making major repairs or throwing away damaged property, document the damage whenever it is safe to do so.
Take photographs and videos of:
Roof damage
Fallen trees
Structural damage
Water damage
Damaged belongings
Destroyed equipment
Debris
Other storm damage
Keep receipts and records related to cleanup, repairs and replacement expenses.
Reporting your damage to local officials can also help document the overall impact of Hurricane Isaias across the community.
Be Careful With Storm Repair Contractors
As cleanup continues, many homeowners will need roofing companies, tree services, contractors and other professionals.
Be careful when hiring someone for storm related work.
Verify licensing and insurance before agreeing to work, and be cautious about anyone demanding immediate payment or pressuring you into signing a contract.
Hurricane Isaias Disaster Relief Numbers
Crisis Cleanup
1 800 451 1954
Roof tarping, tree removal, debris cleanup and flooded home cleanup.
Florida Baptist Disaster Relief
904 253 0502
Text ISAIAS to 850 972 2224
Tree removal, debris cleanup, meals and disaster recovery assistance.
United Cajun Navy
https://thecajunnavy.org/request-rescue
Storm damage and disaster assistance requests.
American Red Cross
1 800 733 2767
Disaster assistance and emergency resources.
211 Northwest Florida
Dial 211
Community resources, food, shelter and disaster assistance.
911
Life threatening emergencies.
Pensacola Is Recovering
For many people, the hardest part of Hurricane Isaias may come after the storm.
A fallen tree still needs to be removed. A damaged roof needs to be covered. A flooded home needs to be cleaned. Families need food and water while they work through the recovery process.
There are organizations and volunteers working throughout Pensacola and Northwest Florida to help with those needs.
If you need assistance, don't be afraid to ask for help.
Start with the resource that best matches your situation, or call 211 if you aren't sure where to begin.
Must Do Pensacola will continue updating our hurricane recovery resources as new information becomes available.
If you are a local small business affected by Hurricane Isaias, you can also learn more about our Pensacola Strong initiative, which is collecting information about business recovery needs and raising funds to help affected businesses.
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