PUBLIC INFORMATION:
April 17, 2020
MEDIA CONTACT:Kaycee Lagarde
850-435-1623
klagarde@cityofpensacola.com
Updated Locations: City Providing Hand-washing Stations for the Homeless During COVID-19
Please note updated map and locations highlighted.The City of Pensacola is providing 11 hand-washing stations at 10 locations for the homeless population or those who do not have regular access to soap and water during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The stations are being provided in an effort to help homeless individuals practice good hand-washing techniques,
as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The hand-washing stations are being funded through District 2 Councilwoman Sherri Myers' discretionary fund and District 6 Councilwoman Ann Hill's discretionary fund, along with the city's general fund.
Hand-washing stations are available at the following locations in the city:- Bryan Park: 1200 Langley Ave.
- Loaves and Fishes: 257 E. Lee St.
- Under the Interstate 110 Ramp near the Pensacola Bay Center
- Bill Gregory Park: 150 N. “W” St.
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza: 50 N. Palafox St. (two stations)
- Wyer Park: 320 W. Belmont St.
- Pensacola Library: 239 N. Spring St.
- Veterans Memorial Park: 200 S. 10th Ave.
- Bartram Park: 211 Bayfront Parkway
- City Hall parking lot: 222 W. Main St. (Corner of Spring Street and Main Street)
Click here to view an interactive map of hand-washing station locations.To learn more about the importance of hand-washing and proper hand-washing techniques, visit
cdc.gov.