🚨 Evacuation
A, B, C zones — Pensacola Beach + Perdido Key are A-zone
Escambia Emergency Management: 850-471-6400
🌀 City-specific profile
Pensacola Hurricane Readiness
A starting point for understanding wind, flood, surge, evacuation, and preparedness considerations in Pensacola, Escambia.
Design wind speed
150 mph
150 mph design wind speed
Max storm surge
Category 4
SLOSH-modeled worst case
High-risk flood
34%
of city land in FEMA AE/VE zones
Illustrative wind premium
$2,800
Illustrative planning value, not a quote
⚠️ Top threats for Pensacola
- Gulf-of-Mexico landfalls (Michael 2018, Sally 2020)
- Storm-surge flooding along the Emerald Coast
- Winter cold snaps mid-season
Notable storms in Pensacola history
- Hurricane Sally 2020
- Hurricane Ivan 2004
🛠 Prep window (May 1 – June 1)
- Schedule a wind-mitigation inspection — discount renews every 5 years.
- Test and deploy hurricane shutters; lubricate tracks.
- Service generator + stock 7-10 days of stabilized fuel.
- Trim trees and palm fronds away from roof and power lines.
- Photograph home interior + exterior for insurance baseline.
- Confirm flood insurance is active (30-day waiting period).
Storm-prep professionals listed in Pensacola
Build your Pensacola storm-prep shortlist
Browse local listings for shutters, roofing, generators, wind-mitigation inspections, and tree service. Verify licenses, insurance, scope, and pricing before hiring.
Browse Pensacola professionals →City-specific planning profile. Confirm every property with FEMA, Escambia emergency management, the local evacuation-zone map, and an insurer. Flood maps, evacuation zones, insurance pricing, and public guidance can change.