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Escambia County faces $64 million in hurricane recovery costs

Hurricane Isaias leaves Escambia County with $64 million repair bill.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — Initial damage assessments in Escambia County show that county repairs following Hurricane Isaias will cost $64 million.

The storm left behind a hefty price tag across the Florida Panhandle.

The county’s repair estimate focuses strictly on public infrastructure and cleanup efforts.

The $64 million total does not include damage sustained by private property.

Debris removal accounts for the vast majority of the county’s estimated expenses, with cleanup costs totaling nearly $55 million.

In addition to debris removal, repairs to public buildings and equipment are estimated to cost more than $5 million.

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