Sign-up to receive valuable information when storms are imminent and plan to plan ahead.
How will I know a flood or storm is coming?
- You will be warned of a flood or storm by radio and TV
- To be sure you don’t miss the warning, sign-up for emergency alerts via text message, e-mail, or a call on your cell phone through Alert Escambia.
- Sign-up by calling 850.471.6400 or on-line at Alert Escambia
If a large storm is coming -don’t wait for it – get off the Island
- Escambia County Emergency Management has more information on evacuation, including evacuation maps.
- Interactive map | Printable map PDF
- Keep a map of the evacuation routes in your car.
- Set up arrangements for communicating with family and friends when you evacuate.
Escambia County has a special needs shelter and a shelter for people with pets.
- Special needs-know where to go and what to take if you need a place for a person with special needs.
- Pets- don’t wait to figure it out and DON’T leave them behind. If it’s too dangerous for you, it’s too dangerous for them.
Sheltering with pets | Horses/Livestock
What can I expect when I return?
- The Red Cross has a booklet on returning to and repairing a flooded house, Repairing Your Flooded Home PDF.