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♥ Shop Pensacola Strong shirts to support local businesses ↗ECUA's systemwide precautionary boil water notice remained in effect in the latest verified city update. Until ECUA officially lifts the notice for your service area, use bottled water or bring tap water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice, or preparing food. Any projected clearance dates are estimates, not confirmation.
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Choose what you're looking for to get the relevant information and direct assistance.
Food & Water Assistance
Find announced food, water and supply distribution sites.
- Browse local distribution sites below.
- Confirm the current operating hours before traveling.
- Call 211 for additional assistance.
A little hometown pride.
A lot of heart.
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Supporting locally owned businesses has always been at the heart of Must Do Pensacola. After seeing what Hurricane Isaias has done to so many of them, we wanted to do something to help.
Our Pensacola Strong T-shirt is one way to come together for the small businesses that make this community special.
Printed on a Bella+Canvas unisex tee. Net proceeds are sales proceeds remaining after production, shipping, payment processing, and applicable transaction expenses. Shirt color and size are selected at checkout.
Find relief locations.
These locations were announced by official recovery agencies. Choose your county and check the linked agency notice before traveling.
Brownsville Community Center
Listed in state disaster supply distribution announcements. Check the state resource for available supplies and dates.
King Middle School
County-announced distribution point for MREs, water, ice, and tarps.
Hickory Hammock Baptist Church
County-announced distribution point for MREs, water, ice, and tarps.
Bray-Hendricks Park
Distribution site behind Jay Community Center. MREs, water, ice, and tarps were announced. Red Cross meals were also announced for October 12.
Munson Air Strip
County-announced distribution point for MREs, water, ice, and tarps. The location is Munson Air Strip, not Krul Recreation Area.
Pace Assembly of God
Convoy of Hope announced food, water, tarps, hygiene products, diapers, wipes, and formula. The county lists a recurring 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. operation, subject to continued availability.
Power & water restoration.
Go directly to official utility resources.
Check Your Power
FPL's interactive outage map provides outage and restoration information. Restoration estimates and mapped outage information can change or temporarily lag.
Open FPL Outage Map ↗ Downed power line: 1 (800) 468-8243Check Your Water
ECUA's systemwide precautionary boil water notice was still active in the latest reviewed city announcement. Only an official clearance ends the notice for the affected service area.
View ECUA Advisories ↗ Water or sewer emergency: (850) 554-1689Debris pickup & cleanup assistance.
Collection schedules depend on where you live. Use the appropriate local instructions.
Collection Beginning October 13
The City announced that its storm debris contractor would begin collection Tuesday, October 13, with multiple collection passes planned.
- Separate vegetative debris from building and demolition materials.
- Keep household garbage separate from storm debris.
- Place storm debris curbside in the public right of way without blocking traffic or utilities.
- Do not bag storm debris.
First Pass Anticipated October 14
Santa Rosa County anticipated starting debris collection Wednesday, October 14, along publicly maintained roads. The date is a planned start, not a guaranteed pickup date for every address.
- Separate vegetation from construction and demolition debris.
- Keep piles consolidated, out of the roadway, and away from utilities, drainage, and mailboxes.
- Do not bag storm debris.
- Contractors hired to remove fallen trees must haul away debris from their work.
Crisis Cleanup
BRACE and its partner organizations are connecting residents with volunteers who may assist with roof tarping, tree removal, storm debris, and cleanup of flooded homes. Submitting a request does not guarantee volunteer assistance.
More ways to get help.
Emergency Shelter
Santa Rosa County listed the Clyde L. Gracey (Milton) Community Center, 5629 Byrom Street, as a pet-friendly shelter open until further notice. Proof of damage and identification were required. For transportation assistance call (850) 983-4636. Confirm status before traveling.
Shelter Information ↗Replacement SNAP Benefits
Existing SNAP recipients in eligible counties who lost food due to Isaias may qualify for replacement benefits. Florida DCF lists October 19, 2026 as the request deadline. Eligible recipients can request replacement benefits through their MyACCESS dashboard.
Eligibility & Instructions ↗Road Closures & Travel
Check road conditions before traveling. Never drive through floodwater, around barricades, or near downed power lines. City road closures and statewide traffic information are available through official sources.
Florida 511 ↗Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loans
FloridaCommerce announced $10 million in short-term, zero-interest emergency financing for businesses affected by Hurricane Isaias.
Maximum for eligible small businesses
2026 application deadline, unless funding runs out first
Eligible agricultural and aquaculture businesses may qualify for up to $150,000. Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are included. These are repayable loans, not grants, and eligibility and approval requirements apply.
Applications are available through November 25, 2026, or until available funding is exhausted. Program assistance: 833-832-4494.
Program Details & Application Instructions ↗Want to make a difference?
Here are meaningful ways to support our neighbors.
Volunteer
BRACE coordinates disaster recovery partnerships in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Get connected to organized volunteer opportunities.
Explore BRACE ↗Donate Needed Supplies
Work with recovery organizations to identify current supply requests before making or delivering donations.
Support Recovery ↗Support Local Businesses
When travel is safe, shop at reopened businesses, share their reopening announcements, and encourage your neighbors to support local.
Business Recovery Initiative ↗