The Pensacola & Perdido Bays Estuary Program, in partnership with the University of West Florida’s Haas Center, announces the launch of a community survey developed to determine resident and visitor perceptions, concerns, values and uses of the Pensacola and Perdido watersheds. The survey is anonymous and available at uwf.edu/watershedsurvey until Wednesday, Dec. 23

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Sally, Escambia County residents have received approximately $25.8 million in total federal funds.

Individual Assistance:

2,410 homeowners and renters have been approved for more than $10 million in federal grants through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program.
2,308 flood insurance claims have been filed. An estimated $14.3 million has been paid in claims.

Nearly $1.5 million has been approved in low-interest disaster loans for 38 homeowners and renters.