⚠️ FEMA ASSISTANCE UPDATE | ESCAMBIA COUNTY Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Escambia County Emergency Management issued the following clarification this morning regarding misinformation about FEMA assistance following Hurricane Isaias: “At this time, no official determinations have been made regarding individual assistance from FEMA.” The county says it is actively working with FEMA and will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available. Source: Escambia County Emergency Management

PENSACOLA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HAS REOPENED ✈️

As Hurricane Isaias approaches, I know so many of you are scared, anxious and worried about what the coming days may bring. I wish I could tell you everything is going to be okay, but the truth is, we may have some very difficult days ahead of us. There may be moments that test your strength in ways you never imagined. Moments when you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or even completely broken. Some of you may face losses that are difficult to comprehend. But I want you to remember something. You are not alone, and you will not have to face the aftermath alone. One thing I have learned about our communities along the Gulf Coast is that when disaster strikes, people come together in the most extraordinary ways. Neighbors become family. Strangers become friends. People who have lost so much somehow find the strength to help someone else. In the darkest moments, you will witness some of the most beautiful examples of humanity. Sadly, you may also see the worst in people. There will always be those who try to take advantage of others during their most vulnerable moments. Please be careful of scammers, price gouging and anyone looking to profit from someone else’s suffering. Look out for one another, especially our elderly neighbors and those who may not have anyone to turn to. I believe in God, and I will be praying for every single person in the path of this hurricane. I’ll be praying for your safety, your families, your homes and the strength to face whatever comes next. And if you don’t believe in God, that’s okay too. I still love you just the same. You don’t have to share my faith to have a place in my heart or to be included in my prayers. We’re all human, we’re all neighbors, and right now, we all need each other. Whatever this storm brings, I hope we remember that compassion costs nothing, kindness can change someone’s darkest day, and sometimes the smallest act of generosity can mean everything to someone who has lost hope. Buildings can be rebuilt. Homes can be repaired. Possessions can be replaced. But the lives of the people we love are irreplaceable. Please make your safety and the safety of your family your first priority. We may be shaken. We may be tested. We may have days when we don’t know how we’re going to make it through. But we will keep showing up for one another, one day at a time. To everyone along our beautiful Gulf Coast, from the bottom of my heart, please stay safe. Take care of yourselves, take care of your neighbors, and never underestimate the difference you can make in someone else’s life. We are more than just neighboring towns and beach communities. We are one community, and together, we will find our way through this. God bless each and every one of you. ❤️