Hurricane Isaias Update from Escambia County, FL - 10/10/26

Escambia County hurricane-response press briefing, MyEscambia, October 10, 2026: County and city officials reported that all major bridges had reopened, emergency services were operational, and crews were assessing and clearing roads and infrastructure after the storm. The special-needs shelter remained open, while the Bay Center shelter had closed. FPL reported widespread outages and large-scale restoration efforts, including about 5,000 crews working in Escambia County; ECUA described damage and outages affecting water and wastewater systems and said a boil-water recommendation remained in effect. Officials urged residents to stay off roads, use generators safely, and report damage with photos to support damage assessments and potential federal assistance. They also warned residents to use caution when hiring cleanup contractors and to contact their insurer before signing agreements or paying for work.

Officials said debris-collection plans and possible points of distribution for food and water were still being assessed; announcements would follow as damage and power-restoration needs became clearer. No contract awards, vendor selections, procurement votes, or specific spending decisions were identified. The briefing also covered utility restoration, public safety, shelter operations, and coordination with neighboring counties and mutual-aid crews.