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Free laundry and shower services open for Florida storm-affected residents
Procter & Gamble, Matthew 25: Ministries and Walmart have set up free relief services in Pensacola and Pace, Florida.
They are for residents and first responders affected by Hurricane Isaias.
The storm brought damaging winds, heavy rain, flooding, storm surge and power outages to the Florida Panhandle.
Mobile units offer hot showers and laundry, with up to two loads per household; heavy bedding is not accepted.
Personal care products and towels are available, and the shower trailers include accessible facilities and a diaper-changing station.
The services began on Oct.
12 and operate daily from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Central time, or until capacity is reached.
Personal care kits and cleaning products are also being distributed in affected communities.
Procter & Gamble has opened free laundry and shower services for Florida residents affected by Hurricane Isaias.
The services are available in Pensacola and Pace, in partnership with Matthew 25: Ministries and Walmart.
Affected families and first responders can use the services at two Walmart Supercenters.
Operations run daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, or until capacity is reached.
Households can bring up to two loads of laundry, and the shower trailers include private units and accessible facilities.
- Who
- Procter & Gamble, Matthew 25: Ministries and Walmart are providing services to affected families and first responders.
- What
- Free mobile laundry, showers and personal care products are available.
- When
- Services began Oct. 12 and run daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, or until capacity is reached.
- Where
- Walmart Supercenters in Pensacola and Pace, Florida.
- Why
- To support residents affected by Hurricane Isaias.
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Hurricane Isaias made landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast, according to P&G.
Relief teams began collecting laundry and providing shower and restroom services in Pensacola and Pace.
- Pensacola location
- Walmart Supercenter, 8970 Pensacola Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32534
- Pace location
- Walmart Supercenter, 4965 U.S. Highway 90, Pace, FL 32571
- Operating hours
- Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, or until capacity is reached
- Laundry limit
- Up to two loads per household
- Shower facilities
- Five bathroom and shower units, including ADA-compliant ones
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