Escambia County, Fla. is under a hurricane watch, which means that hurricane conditions are possible within the next 48 hours, according to the MyEscambia Storm Center.

• A storm surge watch is in effect, which means there is a possibility of life-threatening inundation in the next 48 hours.
• Evacuations are being ordered for Zones A and B beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. Evacuations are being called in preparation for potentially dangerous storm surge, not flooding or wind. Run from water, hide from wind.
• The citizen information line is open 24 hours a day until further notice. Residents with questions may call 850-471-6600.
• Escambia County Emergency Operations Center is at a level 1 activation, or full staffing, until further notice.
• The Escambia County Commission enacted a local state of emergency at their Oct. 5 regularly scheduled board meeting. Declaring a local state of emergency allows the county to make formal requests to the state and FEMA for assistance if needed.