Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11: Thank You, Veterans!

Pensacola Fire Department Rescues Rylo the Puppy

While responding to a residential structure fire on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Pensacola Fire Department rescued a puppy named Rylo and resuscitated him using oxygen and a special pet mask. Thankfully, the residents were also able to make it out safely thanks to a neighbor who alerted them to the fire. 

Great work to PFD Capt. Mike Slater, Capt. Philip Hoffman and Firefighter Colin Sperry.

And remember, if you live in the City of Pensacola and do not have a working smoke alarm, call the Pensacola Fire Department at 436-5200 to request a free smoke alarm and installation assistance.

Veterans Day Closures, Sanitation Pickup Changes for the City of Pensacola

Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11, and many City of Pensacola offices and facilities will be closed in observance of the holiday. 

Read more about the closures in the city's press release.

Sanitation pickup services will also shift for some City of Pensacola Sanitation customers.

All City Sanitation customers who normally receive service on Mondays and Tuesdays will experience a change of schedule, which applies to garbage, recycling and yard waste pickup. This applies only to City of Pensacola sanitation customers.

• Customers who normally receive service on Mondays will receive service on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
• Customers who normally receive service on Tuesdays will receive service on Wednesday, Nov. 13. 
• All other customers will receive service on their normal pickup day.

Congratulations to the Public Works & Facilities Department for National Stormwater Recognition

The City of Pensacola Public Works & Facilities Department has been recognized along with other high-performing municipalities in the fifth annual National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awards, earning Gold Recognition in Program Management and Silver Recognition in Innovation. 

These awards celebrate administrators of municipal separate storm sewer systems, or MS4s, that perform beyond regulatory requirements. Developed and introduced in 2015 by the Water Environment Federation in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the awards recognize performance in the categories of innovation and program management as well combined high scores in both categories. 

"Being recognized on a national level for stormwater management is a testament to the hard work our Public Works & Facilities employees have been putting into continuing to improve stormwater quality management throughout the city," Mayor Grover Robinson said. "Successful stormwater management is essential in order to enhance water quality of area waterways, which is one of our ongoing goals for the city." 

Several stormwater projects have recently been completed as part of the city's long-term stormwater quality management efforts, providing treatment for stormwater routed to Bayou Texar. Combined, these projects are expected to remove approximately 5 tons of pollutant solids annually.

Read more about the stormwater projects in the city's press release.

Don't Forget: Woodland Heights Resource Center Hosting Open House Nov. 14

Do you want to find new ways to have fun, learn new skills and meet new friends? Then join us for an open house at the Woodland Heights Resource Center on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 5-7 p.m.

Participants can visit with program providers and partner agencies. Participants are encouraged to ask questions, register for classes and find resources. There also will be a free raffle.

Admission is free. Attendees 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Woodland Heights Resource Center is located at 111 Berkley Drive. 

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