Hurricane Michael Recovery Update #4
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Emergency Operations Center continue to work with first responders, the national guard and response agencies and teams from throughout. Read More …
Local News
Gulf Power announces Panama City Beach all powered up
Gulf Power announces that more than 95% of customers who can receive power in Panama City Beach east of Highway 79 to the Hathaway Bridge have been restored 18 hours before estimated restoration time. Read More …
WFEC power restoration update
If we can continue making progress like we’ve made yesterday and today, then we estimate we should have power restored to the majority of our members in a little over two weeks. Read More …
Scenes from around Chipley after Hurricane Michael
Photos of hurricane damage and recovery in the Chipley area. Read More …
West Florida Electric update
We are restoring power daily – about 1,900 members had their power restored yesterday. Read More …
Gulf Power announces estimated restoration times for all customers
Gulf Power announces that by midnight, Oct. 24, fourteen days after landfall of Hurricane Michael, 95 percent of all Gulf Power customers who can accept electric service should be restored. Read More …
Foundation Sets Up Fund to Help FWC First Responders and Staff
The nonprofit Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida (FWFF) announced Saturday it has created a Hurricane Michael Relief and Recovery Fund to support the first responders and other staff of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Read More …
UF Health admits more patients from Panhandle hospitals, provides other help
As UF Health Shands Hospital was caring Friday for 36 patients from hurricane-damaged Panhandle hospitals, other UF Health groups and experts were directing search-and-rescue teams and preparing to help injured animals. Read More …
Florida Blue CEO Pat Geraghty Pledges $100,000 in Immediate Aid for Hurricane Recovery
With some hospitals closed or damaged and mobility difficult due to Hurricane Michael, Florida Blue, the leading health insurer in the state, has expanded health care services for members within the impacted area. Read More …
UF Health plays vital role in patient care after Hurricane Michael hits Panhandle hospitals
While the Gainesville area was spared a direct hit from Hurricane Michael, University of Florida Health has played a vital role in the disaster response. Read More …