Recommendation Concerning Hurricane Sally Update - Janice P. Gilley, County Administrator
That the Board discuss the status of Hurricane Sally recovery.
BACKGROUND:
On September 14, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency, due to the imminent threat of Hurricane Sally. Hurricane Sally made landfall on September 16, 2020, causing substantial damage to Escambia County.
On September 24, 2020, President Trump approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Escambia County, for all public assistance, including direct federal assistance, for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities.
On October 2, 2020, Escambia County received a FEMA Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance.
Escambia County has Contracts with three Debris Hauling Companies and debris cleanup is currently ongoing.