President Trump has declared a major disaster exists in Florida from Hurricane Sally, including Escambia County, Florida, for all public assistance, including direct federal assistance, for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities. Individual assistance is still under review. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state as warranted by the results of further damage assessments.

"I'd like to thank the White House and President Donald Trump for helping Pensacola, Escambia County and Northwest Florida recover from Hurricane Sally," Mayor Grover Robinson said. "The public assistance to local governments will be a tremendous help with getting us back on our feet, and I hope that we will also receive individual assistance for our residents soon."

Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton and Washington Counties are approved for Public Assistance Category B (emergency protective measures), including direct federal assistance. All areas in the State of Florida are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. 

To view the designated areas in this declaration, click here.

Please stay tuned to the City of Pensacola's website and Facebook page for updates on Hurricane Sally recovery and impacts to city services.