Despite winter storm, “Mail carriers will continue to make every attempt to deliver to all addresses, as long as it is safe to do so,” the USPS says.

Escambia County offices and public schools will close on Tuesday, Jan. 21, due to a Winter Storm Watch, officials announced. Essential

County offices are closed through Friday, Jan. 24. Escambia County Fire Rescue has responded to several calls for burst pipes due to the cold weather. Residents are reminded to cover pipes and allow outdoor faucets to slowly drip to prevent them from freezing and breaking.

Emergency Services staff are pleading with residents to stay home and off the roads Tuesday and Wednesday. These cancellations will make that easier.

Court operations in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are closed Tuesday due to the weather.Okaloosa County court operations will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday