Power Restoration Could Take Weeks

October 13, 2018

Thousands of Hurricane Michael victims in the Panhandle will be without power for weeks, according to Gulf Power.

Crews restored power to more than 40,000 Gulf Power customers with more than 4,400 storm personnel mobilized and working in the hardest hit areas.

“All of our crews are out working and customers will be seeing more bucket trucks in the hardest hit areas,” said Jeff Rogers, Gulf Power spokesperson. “We also have drones and helos in the air today to provide us with more detailed reports of our system.”

“Customers in the hardest hit areas should prepare to be without power for weeks. Gulf Power has not given an estimated restoration time for the hardest hit areas including downtown Panama City, Callaway, Parker, Lynn Haven, Youngstown and surrounding areas.

Restoration estimates have been announced for several areas:

  • Bay County west of Highway 79 is estimated to be restored by midnight, Oct. 14.
  • Bay County east of Highway 79 to the Hathaway Bridge is estimated to be restored by midnight, Oct. 15.
  • Holmes, Jackson and Washington counties are estimated to be restored by midnight, Oct. 19.
“We ask for patience and understanding over the coming days and weeks,” said Rogers. “Crews will be working 24 hours a day, seven days a week until every last customer has power. More storm restoration crews have been secured, bringing the total to more than 5,800 storm personnel working to restore power.”

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One Response to “Power Restoration Could Take Weeks”

  1. David on October 13th, 2018 7:46 pm

    God bless these guys and may God watch over them and all people effected by this hurricane.

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