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PUBLIC INFORMATION:

April 17, 2020

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kaycee Lagarde
850-435-1623
klagarde@cityofpensacola.com


Updated Locations: City Providing Hand-washing Stations for the Homeless During COVID-19

Please note updated map and locations highlighted.

The City of Pensacola is providing 11 hand-washing stations at 10 locations for the homeless population or those who do not have regular access to soap and water during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The stations are being provided in an effort to help homeless individuals practice good hand-washing techniques, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The hand-washing stations are being funded through District 2 Councilwoman Sherri Myers' discretionary fund and District 6 Councilwoman Ann Hill's discretionary fund, along with the city's general fund. 

Hand-washing stations are available at the following locations in the city:
  • Bryan Park: 1200 Langley Ave.
  • Loaves and Fishes: 257 E. Lee St.
  • Under the Interstate 110 Ramp near the Pensacola Bay Center
  • Bill Gregory Park: 150 N. “W” St.
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza: 50 N. Palafox St. (two stations)
  • Wyer Park: 320 W. Belmont St.
  • Pensacola Library: 239 N. Spring St.
  • Veterans Memorial Park: 200 S. 10th Ave.
  • Bartram Park: 211 Bayfront Parkway
  • City Hall parking lot: 222 W. Main St. (Corner of Spring Street and Main Street)
Click here to view an interactive map of hand-washing station locations.

To learn more about the importance of hand-washing and proper hand-washing techniques, visit cdc.gov.
Mayor Grover Robinson, Councilwoman Ann Hill and Councilwoman Sherri Myers pose with a portable hand-washing station at Bryan Park.
Mayor Grover Robinson, Councilwoman Ann Hill and Councilwoman Sherri Myers with a portable hand-washing station at Bryan Park.
Councilwoman Ann Hill and Councilwoman Sherri Myers test out the portable hand-washing station at Bryan Park.
Councilwoman Ann Hill and Councilwoman Sherri Myers test out the portable hand-washing station at Bryan Park.
A portable handwashing station and city trash can
map of handwashing stations
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