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⚠️ HURRICANE ISAIAS - 12:00 PM UPDATE

Crews continue working to restore power throughout all affected areas and have been able to restore around 1,200 members so far. At this time, approximately 68,900 CHELCO members are currently without power, affecting 90% of our entire system. Our crews and contractors are working to restore service as safely and efficiently as possible.

For your own safety and to ensure a more efficient restoration, please do not approach CHELCO field crews, contractors, or mutual aid partners as we work together to restore power.

⚡ Outages by County:
Okaloosa County - 16,137 (72% out)
Walton - 52,255 (98% out)
Holmes - 300 (99% out)
Santa Rosa - 181 (99% out)

⚠️ STAY SAFE:
🔴 Stay off the roads whenever possible.
🔴 If you must drive, slow down and watch for fallen trees and power lines. Please give our crews and contractors plenty of room to work safely.
🔴 Stay far away from downed power lines and always assume they are energized.

📍 Monitor outages: https://outageview.chelco.com:8080/

🚨 While 911 should always be used for life-threatening emergencies, 211 can help with non-emergency needs and information, including available shelter, food, transportation, housing assistance, recovery resources, and other essential services. United Way Emerald Coast

We will continue to provide updates hourly and as more information becomes available. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to restore power.

Thank you to Lee County Electric, Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative, Inc., Clay Electric Co-op, Chain Electric Company, SECO Energy, Okefenoke REMC, Pike Electric, LineCo, Southland Utility Services, Inc., HTC, Davey, OSR, Tempest Energy, LLC, and all CHELCO staff for their efforts to help restore power for our members.