Escambia County faces $64 million in hurricane recovery costs

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.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.