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The cost of living in Pensacola, is 14% lower than the state of Florida average, and it is 13% lower than the national average.
Key Cost of Living Factors in Pensacola:
Every region in the world experiences some type of natural disaster. The types of natural disasters the Gulf Coast can experience are:
Disaster Preparedness
Often times the Gulf of America is referred to as “Hurricane Alley,” as the seasons begins on 1 June and ends 30 November.
If you are renting or even living in government quarters/housing, it is recommended for you to have renter’s insurance. If you are purchasing a home, be sure that you secure flood insurance (insurance that covers water rising from the ground), as this is separate from homeowner’s insurance. Make sure you and your family members are registered in NFAAS/AFPASS/ADPASS/CGPASS, and you maintain a "grab-and-go bag" at all times, as well as a disaster preparedness kit.
The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) is able to provide a comprehensive hurricane preparedness list and suggestions for before, during and after a hurricane or threatening storm. Preparing a kit is important to have for everyone in your family, to include your pets.
If you evacuate
Verify your local public shelters accept pets. Before hurricane season begins, make sure all your pets have current immunizations and take these records with you if you must evacuate. Photograph each of your pets each year and include these pictures with your immunization and other medical records.
All animals should have secure carriers (or collapsible cages for large dogs) as well as collars, leashes, (muzzles if necessary) and rabies tags. Carriers should be large enough for the animals to stand comfortably and turn around and train your pets to become familiar with their carriers ahead of time. Your pet survival kit should include ample food (at least a one-week supply); water/food bowls; medications; specific care instructions; newspapers and plastic trash bags for handling waste; brushes, combs, and other hygiene items; toys and others comfort items; muzzles if necessary and a manual can opener if using can pet food. If you plan to house your pets at a kennel or clinic, call before evacuating to determine if space is available. Allow sufficient time to travel from the kennel to your evacuation location after making certain that your animals are secure.
If you stay at home
Carriers, collars with proper ID and leashes should be maintained for your pets at all times. Your pets will be most comfortable and secured in a safe area of your home, this usually means inside your home, until the storm has passed. If they are not secured during the storm and your house is damaged, your pets may escape and become disoriented, since normal landmarks and scent trails could be obliterated. If your pets become lost, proper ID will ensure their return to you. Place your pet food and medication in watertight containers in a cool, dry, dark place inside the home. Store adequate water for your pets. Your normal water source may become contaminated. To purify water, add two drops of household bleach per quart of water, mix, seal tightly, let stand for 30 minutes before using. Walk your pets on a leash until they become reoriented to their home. Caution: Downed power lines and other debris pose real dangers to you and your pets. Do not allow pets to consume food or water that may have become contaminated.
Do not leave a dog tied outside in hurricane weather. If you evacuate, take your pet (if it is dangerous for you, it is dangerous for them).
After the storm
When the Pensacola area is impacted by a hurricane, the FFSC may stand up an Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC) for local military and their families. Check local information such as news outlets, NASP and FFSC Facebook or webpages, you may try calling 850-452-5990 ext. 0 for updated information.
For more information concerning hurricane preparedness, please call the FFSC at 850-452-5990 ext. 0.
Go to Flood Plain Management (myescambia.com) for flood zones and current information on disaster preparedness in Escambia County (Pensacola).
Track the projected path of storms at National Hurricane Center (noaa.gov).
Visit Make A Plan | Ready.gov for overall disaster preparedness and visit Disaster Plan (myescambia.com) for local information.
Fleet and Family Support Center offers preparation lists and information for disaster preparedness. You can reach FFSC at 850-452-5990 for additional information.
NAS Pensacola is known as the Cradle of Aviation and was the first site of an established Naval Aviation command during WWI. For a thorough history of NAS Pensacola, visit the installation homepage Naval Air Station Pensacola (navy.mil).
Mission
To efficiently deliver the very best Readiness from The Shore.
NAS Pensacola employs more than 16,000 military and 7,400 civilian personnel. This includes major tenant commands: Naval Aviation Schools Command, Naval Air Technical Training Center, Marine Aviation Training Support Group 21 and 23, The Blue Angels, and the headquarters for Naval Education Training Command, a command which combines direction and control of all Navy education and training.
The current metro area population of Pensacola in 2025 is 53,473.
All branches of the military are represented at NAS Pensacola and Corry Station. If you are not authorized to bring your family members with you on your orders, do not bring them.
Pensacola is in Northwest Florida at the Florida/Alabama state line in Escambia County, 60 minutes east of Mobile, 45 minutes west of Ft. Walton Beach, and 500 miles northwest of Orlando. The altitude ranges from sea level to 120 feet above sea level. Escambia County is 661 square miles,, and the City of Pensacola is 25.09 square miles.
NAS Pensacola is located in Escambia County in the panhandle of Northwest Florida. The installation covers a total of 8,423 acres of land - 5,804 acres at NAS Pensacola proper, and over 2,500 acres at other locations including Corry Station, Saufley Field and Outlying Landing Field Barin. NAS Pensacola FACSFAC controls over 18,000 square miles of airspace. For information contact the NAS Pensacola Visitor Control Center at 850-452-4153.
NAS Pensacola Directions:
Corry Station Directions:
Airport Shuttles
Incoming personnel must make their own arrangements. Contact the Quarterdeck at 850-452-4785 for a duty driver.
*Note: Not all taxis are allowed on installation. UBER drivers are allowed if they have completed the background check and pass requirements for drivers given to them by the Visitor Control Center (VCC). Planning in advance with UBER and requesting a driver with appropriate access to the installation is highly recommended.
There is a USO military assistance desk located inside the Pensacola Regional Airport, 7 days a week, from 8:00 am until 8:00 p.m., to help in arranging transportation to the installations. The USO also offers free computer usage, snacks, and TV for military personnel and spouses while waiting.
As a reminder, public access to NAS Pensacola will be available from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. daily through the West Gate only on the south end of Blue Angel Parkway.
Naval Security Forces (NSF) may perform 100 percent ID checks of all adults entering the installation. Please ensure all personnel have an acceptable form of ID ready when entering to present to the NSF Sentry. For additional questions on access, please contact the VCC at 850-452-4153.
Visiting the National Naval Aviation Museum
The National Naval Aviation Museum is open to the public and admission is free. Access the museum from the West Gate. Please visit Homepage - NNAM (navalaviationmuseum.org) for further information.
Barrancas National Cemetery
Visitors to the Barrancas National Cemetery may obtain a visitor's pass from the VCC, Bldg. 777 at the Main Gate. The NAS Pensacola VCC hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday to Sunday. For additional questions regarding access, please contact the VCC at 850-452-4153.
Visiting The Pensacola Lighthouse
Visitors can reach The Pensacola Lighthouse from the West Gate.
Fort Barrancas
Fort Barrancas, part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, is located just beyond the Naval Aviation Museum via the West Gate. Please visit Fort Barrancas Area - Gulf Islands National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) for hours of operation and free entry for active-duty military and dependents.
Pensacola is in Northwest Florida, 65 minutes east of Mobile, AL, 45 minutes west of Ft. Walton Beach, FL, and 500 miles NW of Orlando, FL (home of Disney World). Altitude ranges from sea level to 120 feet above sea level. Escambia County is 661 square miles, Santa Rosa County is 1,024 square miles and the City of Pensacola is 25.09 square miles.
Welcome to Naval Air Station Pensacola located on the Florida Gulf Coast. We are committed to fully supporting the operational and training missions of tenants assigned, enhancing the readiness of the U.S. Navy, its sister armed services and other customers.
***For questions regarding access to the base, please contact the Visitor Control Center at 850-452-4153. ***