Gulf Power crews worked through the night to restore power to their customers following a night of severe weather across Northwest Florida that toppled trees and damaged homes and businesses across the area.
Because of the severity of the damage caused by the storms, additional crews from sister companies Alabama Power, Mississippi Power and Georgia Power have arrived to assist with the restoration process.
“Being a part of Southern Company allows us to draw from the strength of our operating companies across the Southeast,” said Jeff Rogers, External Communications manager. “Our crews worked through the night restoring power as quickly and safely as possible, and with the additional reinforcements, it will make all the difference as crews make final repairs and get everyone back on.”
Century was particularly hard hit by the storm.
“Our priority right now is in Century,” said Rogers. “Heavy winds destroyed more than 40 poles. New poles have arrived and Chipley crews have joined Pensacola crews to restore power and hope to this city.”
