High Risk Florida  ·  Hurricane / Storm Surge

Pensacola FL

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  FLORIDA

8 / 10
Threat Score
Population
54,312
Elevation
121
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Hurricane / Storm Surge
County FEMA Disasters
55
federally declared

Pensacola on the Florida Panhandle has been struck by multiple major hurricanes. Ivan in 2004 caused catastrophic damage across the Pensacola Bay area with massive storm surge. Sally made landfall just east in 2020 causing severe flooding and destroying the historic Three Mile Bridge. NAS Pensacola home of the Blue Angels naval flight demonstration squadron is one of the oldest naval air stations in the United States adding critical military aviation emergency considerations.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
  • Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
  • Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
  • Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score8 / 10   High
Primary HazardHurricane / Storm Surge
FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE (High Risk)
County FEMA Declarations55
Last Major EventHurricane Sally (2020)

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone (850) 435-1600
Evacuation RoutesI-10 East, US-29 North, US-98 East, SR-293
Elevation121 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

Escambia County FL
Florida · Hurricane / Storm Surge
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8/10
High Risk

// Nearby Infrastructure Risks

Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.

Eglin Air Force Base FL
Military Installation  ·  Fort Walton Beach  ·  US Air Force / Air Force Materiel Command  ·  25-mi risk zone
7/10 High
Naval Air Station Pensacola FL
Military Installation  ·  Pensacola  ·  US Navy / Naval Education and Training Command  ·  25-mi risk zone
7/10 High
Escambia Treating Company Superfund FL
Superfund Site  ·  Pensacola, FL  ·  Escambia Treating / EPA  ·  5-mi risk zone
7/10 High

Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.