A free hub for storm recovery
When a storm hits Pensacola, the first days are a blur. This site gives you clear steps you can take right now, for free. There is no lead form here. We do not collect your info. We do not sell leads. We will never call you.
Every page points you to the public resources that help: FEMA, Escambia County Emergency Management, your insurance company, and Florida's contractor-license lookup.
Your first three moves
1. Stay safe, then stop more damage. Keep out of standing water. Stay clear of downed lines. Tarp broken windows and roof holes. Full list: what to do in the first 72 hours.
2. Take photos before you clean up. Your claim rests on proof. Walk the damage photo checklist first.
3. File your insurance claim early. Insurers get swamped after a big storm. Early filing puts you earlier in line. See the Florida claim walkthrough.
If a federal disaster is declared
When the President declares a major disaster for Escambia County, FEMA can grant money for temp housing and urgent home repairs. These are grants, not loans. Apply at disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 (TTY 1-800-462-7585). How-to: FEMA disaster assistance.
Repair guides without the sales pitch
After a storm, bad contractors cause the second wave of damage. Our guides explain each job — storm damage repair, roof damage, water damage, wind damage, emergency board-up, debris removal — and how to check a license at myfloridalicense.com. Read how to avoid scams before you hire.
County help
For emergencies, call 911. For county storm info, call Escambia County Emergency Management at (850) 471-6400 or visit myescambia.com. All numbers: Escambia County emergency resources.