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Monday, October 04, 2004

Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key Residents Granted Daily Access To Their Homes

Steve Mraz@PensacolaNewsJournal.com

Increased access to Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key has been granted to residents, contractors and insurance adjusters, Escambia County officials decided Monday.Beginning at 8 a.m. today , residents can make temporary repairs and remove valuables at their property on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key.In certain areas, rebuilding and demolition work will be allowed, but contractors must get permits available at locations on Pensacola Beach and near Perdido Key.Access time is limited to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. everyday until further notice.When visiting the property, residents must pull their vehicles into the driveways or parking lots. Vehicles must not be parked along the roadside or in the right of way.Cargo trailers will be allowed onto the beaches for the removal of larger items as long as they can be pulled into a driveway or parking lot.Areas where rebuilding and demolition work can begin are:

On Pensacola Beach — between the Escambia County Sheriff's Substation and Avenida 10 (near the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority facility).

On Perdido Key — River Road, Don Carlos Drive, Gongora Drive and as far as Johnson Beach Road including Sandy Key Drive.Building, electric and plumbing permits will be available at the Santa Rosa Island Authority parking lot on Pensacola Beach. Permits for Perdido Key will be available at the old Eckerd store at the Food World Shopping Center on Sorrento Road.
posted by Pensacola News Journal Storm Team at 10/4/2004 03:38:35 PM