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This is a conceptual site plan image for the Century Community Shelter project being undertaken by the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners in collaboration with the Town of Century, Florida. The site plan depicts the proposed layout of a new multi-purpose facility and evacuation shelter to be constructed at the location of the former Century High School Gym building at 720 East Hecker Road in Century, Florida. The plan illustrates the building footprint, site access points, parking areas, and the general spatial organization of the facility designed to serve as a community shelter capable of withstanding hurricane force winds and providing critical services during disaster events.

The conceptual design shows a modernized facility layout that incorporates hardening and elevation features to meet critical facilities mitigation requirements and resilience standards. The facility is intended to accommodate community members requiring shelter during evacuation situations, as well as provide support services including food, water, and supplies distribution. The site plan also indicates provisions for recovery information dissemination and community health updates during post-disaster periods. This project is being funded through Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) resources and requires professional architectural and engineering design services along with limited construction administration support.