Ron DeSantis: “We now have essentially full restoration in Bay County, Okaloosa is over 96% restored, and Washington County’s over 91%…”

“I would just urge people to be very careful. There’s a lot of debris out there, particularly as you get into the northern part of the Panhandle.”

But our resources are prepared in the event that the need arises. Particularly with respect to any flooding that may occur on the back end of this storm — and we’re likely to continue to see in some areas water levels continue to rise.

As of this morning, all state-owned bridges are safe and have been reopened for travel. Crew finished inspecting all the coastal bridges by 0600 this morning.

Walton County is now up to 80% restored, remaining customers are expected to have power tonight into early tomorrow.