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CHELCO system fully restored following Tropical Storm Fred

Tuesday | August 17, 2021
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DeFuniak Springs (Aug. 17, 2021) - Tropical Storm Fred made landfall Monday afternoon around Cape San Blas, and all CHELCO members who were affected by the storm were fully restored by Monday evening.

CHELCO crews, contractors and support staff worked into the evening Monday, restoring power to nearly 1,500 total members who lost power due to the storm’s damage. Most damage to CHELCO’s system was in the Red Bay area, where around 1,000 members lost power due to fallen trees.

“Tropical Storm Fred was gentler to us than anticipated, and that’s OK,” said Matthew Avery, CHELCO SVP of Engineering and Operations. “We planned well and were prepared for the worst, which is all very good practice for the more severe storms.”

CHELCO is a not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative serving more than 58,000 accounts in Walton, Okaloosa, Holmes and Santa Rosa counties.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About CHELCO
    • Careers
    • CHELCO NEWS
    • Contact CHELCO
    • Key personnel
    • Press Releases & Media Contact
      • CHELCO's annual charity golf tournament raised over $8k
      • CHELCO powers-up first co-op solar array in NW Florida
    • The Cooperative Difference
    • Trustees and elections
    • Annual Reports
    • CHELCO Bylaws
  • Storm Center
  • Member Service
    • New Member Service
    • Capital Credits
    • CHELCO Rates
    • New Construction
    • Offices & Hours
    • Statement & Billing Options
    • Ways to Pay
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Energy Efficiency Programs
    • Renewables
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Outdoor & Decorative Lighting
    • Switch to Save
    • Surge Protection
    • Heat Pump Rebates
    • Energy Audits
    • Energy calculators
    • Together We Save
    • State and Federal Programs
    • Energy Efficiency Cost Benefit
    • Manufactured Home Rebates
    • Energy Savings - Beat the Peak
  • Education & Community Programs
    • Operation Round Up
    • Members Helping Members
    • Education Programs
    • Co-op Connections Discount Program
    • Scholarships
    • Youth Tour
    • Annual Meeting
    • Co-ops Vote
    • CHELCO Charity Golf Tournament
    • Economic Development
  • Search
  • Recipes