⚠️ HURRICANE ISAIAS - 6:30 AM UPDATE

Crews and support staff are arriving for another full day of restoration efforts following Hurricane Isaias. While our eyes may be tired, our hearts are full. The overwhelming response from fellow electric cooperatives and mutual aid crews is a powerful reminder of what sets the cooperative model apart: people helping people.

As restoration efforts continue, approximately 51,906 outages remain.

⚡ Outages by County:

Okaloosa County - 10,753 (48% out)

Walton - 40,672 (76% 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.