Florida
Escambia County Evacuation Order Issued as Hurricane Isaias Approaches
Escambia County has issued an evacuation order for Zones A and B, effective at noon today, Thursday, Oct. 8. This area includes Perdido Key, Innerarity Point, Pensacola Beach and other low-lying areas. This includes mobile homes and low-lying areas.
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- Escambia County Emergency Management issued an evacuation order for Zones A and B starting at noon on Thursday, October 8.
- The order applies to Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key, Innerarity Point, and all county residents in mobile homes or low-lying areas.
- Two emergency shelters opened at 3:00 p.m. at the Pensacola Bay Center and the Marie K. Young-Wedgewood Community Center.
NewsWK — Escambia County Emergency Management has officially issued an evacuation order in preparation for Hurricane Isaias. The protective directive took effect at noon on Thursday, October 8, as local officials took steps to safeguard vulnerable communities ahead of the approaching storm.
Areas and Structures Covered by Evacuation Directives
Perdido Key Evacuation and High-Risk Zones
The mandatory evacuation order applies directly to residents living in designated evacuation Zone A and Zone B. Specific geographic locations included within these zones are Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key, and Innerarity Point, alongside other flood-prone and low-lying sections of the county.
In addition to specific evacuation zones, the directive requires anyone residing in mobile Homes Across Escambia County to evacuate. All individuals living in low-lying and flood-prone locations throughout the county are likewise instructed to leave, regardless of their specific designated zone.
Escambia County Hurricane Shelters and Operations
To assist displaced community members seeking refuge, Escambia County opened two designated emergency shelters beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 8:
- General Population Shelter: The Pensacola Bay Center, situated at 201 E. Gregory Street, is available to members of the general public.
- Special Needs Shelter: The Marie K. Young-Wedgewood Community Center, located at 6405 Wagner Road, accommodates residents who have special medical needs.
This article was produced with the assistance of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
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