Ron DeSantis: “Right now, 93% of traffic signals are operational in storm impacted areas, including 320 that are operating on temporary…”

But in terms of some of the other storms we’ve had, (when) we’ve had to really mobilize, massive search and rescue, and bring people out of very perilous situations — fortunately, that has not been something that’s been requested of us.

“So, somebody, ‘Oh, you shouldn’t have spent money by bringing the guard or doing this. You didn’t need them.’ Well, you don’t know that.”

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

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.