On Tuesday afternoon, 96% of Clay Electric members have power as the co-op continues to repair damag...

October 1, 2024

On Tuesday afternoon, 96% of Clay Electric members have power as the co-op continues to repair damage caused by Major Hurricane Helene. More than 300 broken poles and 200 transformers have already been replaced. Clay Electric employees, assisted by mutual aid and contract crews for a total of more than 755 field personnel, will continue until all power is restored.

The following are updated estimates for substantial completion:

• We estimate that 98% of members living in Alachua, Levy and Suwannee counties will have their power restored today, Tuesday, by 10 p.m.
• Due to the extensive damage, we have been forced to move our estimate for Columbia County's restoration. We now estimate that Columbia County (with the exception of Three Rivers Estates and Wilson Springs) will have power restored by 10 p.m. Wednesday.
• The damage is so extensive in the Three Rivers Estates and Wilson Springs neighborhoods of Fort White that power is estimated to be restored by 10 p.m. Friday.

Collections will continue to be suspended through Monday.