Hurricane Katrina News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 28, 2005
CONTACT: State Emergency Operations Center - ESF 14 (850) 921-9874

Hurricane Katrina Host Shelter Information

• Host Shelter Available for Travelers
• The Pensacola Civic Center will be available for those people who need a place to stay and an opportunity to take a break from driving and tropical storm force conditions. Please be advised that the I-10 bridge will close when winds reach 45 mph sustained.
• Take Interstate 10 to Exit 12 (I-110 Southbound). Follow traffic and signs South to Pensacola Civic Center (201 E. Gregory). There will be signs and people to direct you to the Civic Center.
• Alternate Evacuation Route
• An alternate route to avoid the Interstate 10 bridge going Eastbound across the Escambia Bay, travelers may take exit 10A – North to Highway 29. Follow the signs to North Interstate 65 in Alabama.

For Additional Information, Escambia County has a 24-hour Citizen Information Line available, (850) 471-6600.

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