Comments on: Gulf Power Expects To Restore Most Customers By Tuesday; EREC Restores Thousands

By: Kris

Kris — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 02:52:14 +0000

Thank you EREC. I woke up to lights this morning! Thank you to all the linemen for your hard work!

By: John D Oddon

John D Oddon — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 23:44:49 +0000

Very slow service. All power companies restor service to the most populated areas first. More people with power means more money. Poor suckers living out in the country don’t pay in enough because there are much fewer of us to bill.

By: Jess

Jess — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 18:11:53 +0000

I have lost all hope the world will forever be dark this year is just proving itself once again I have no faith in anything anymore

By: Brandy

Brandy — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 13:51:14 +0000

I understand that being without electricity is not easy, but life is not easy. This is an inconvenience and human have only had electricity for a short time in our history. The lineman have a job that they cannot rush. If they make a mistake it cause more damage, fires, or death. Most people don’t think of how dangerous electricity is and linemen are working on high voltage. So be grateful you live in a place that normally has electricity 24/7. Appricate the electric working for risking thier lives to restore your life back to normal. I do not have electricity at my house, I don’t know when it will get restored and I’m okay with that.

Thank you so much to every worker from linemen to first responders that risk their lives to help the rest of us in our times of need.

By: Cantonment Neighbor

Cantonment Neighbor — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 11:06:14 +0000

I choose to not stress over being without power. This morning is the first time I have cellular data and can see news or internet.

No power is not fun, but there I are experienced to be had.

I accept I will be tossing out the food in fridge and freeze.I can be replaced.
We are hot and sweaty all day long and I look forward to my cooler than normal shower each night.
No A/C, so I get to enjoy an evening breeze.
No internet or Wifi, I get to step away from devices and see all around me.
No stove, so I get to use the grill that sits unused and enjoyed a dinner out on the patio with my husband. We haven’t done that, maybe never in our 30+ years of marriage.Talks with the hubby, boy have we talked to each other more the last few days than our “busy” lives allow.

My point is this, everyone can look at something as a negative or find the positive. I look for the positive. I hope everyone has a better day today than yesterday.

By: Ang

Ang — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 05:52:42 +0000

I’ve been meditating for the whole world while staving off heat exhaustion. I saw power trucks today and got so gosh darn excited. Sleeping with my window open for the 3rd night in a row, but it’s alright. This is nothing compared to bigger problems in our country and around the world. I want to express my gratitude to all the hardworking men and women who are working so hard to restore our power, a luxury many around the world don’t have to take for granted. Bless y’all, and bless us all!

By: KR

KR — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 03:03:58 +0000

I have to respond to all who are being a little inconvenienced by no power. Apparently you still have a home to sit in, clothes kn your back and cell phone. You need to remember some people lost everything or their homes are damaged. 2 years ago when Michael hit Panama City it was weeks before the majority of people had power. There are still areas that are being rebuilt. I will take a few days of being inconvenienced because thank God I have a home left and my family is safe. You all need to count your blessing it could have been much worse.

By: Robert R Clifford

Robert R Clifford — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 02:55:05 +0000

There are people out there that lost their homes and have nowhere to have power turned on at. And yall want to sit around and complain. Yall need to thank God for what you have.

By: Judith P

Judith P — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 02:43:37 +0000

EREC was fantastic. They restored our power within 14 hours of losing it. That’s amazing…..we went thru Ivan and had no power for a week. There is no way they can plan for the extent of ANY given storm, they have to deal with the outages they have been dealt. I personally passed dozens of out of town power trucks on I-10 filing into our counties. These men may get paid more money for coming here but remember they are leaving their families for sometimes weeks or months to just get us back online. Be grateful……..these linemen didn’t ASK for this storm to hit here and destroy our power grid. Remember……………….the first 72 is on YOU !!!

By: Just Saying

Just Saying — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 01:22:22 +0000

@Greg Gay,

You’re wrong, sir. I’ve been without power since Tuesday night. I have no hot shower (cold with very little water pressure, thank you), no sweet tea, have a tree through part of my house, and I completely understand that it will take a while to have power restored. I haven’t had a hot meal in 3 days, can’t wash clothes, ALL THE SAME COMPLAINTS YOU HAVE except that I also have a tree in my house, so WHY am I not complaining and urging patience???

Because I’m from Florida, where we go through this periodically and we know the routine and we APPRECIATE those who come to help us when they don’t have to do it! Because I’m a Southern lady who was raised with too much self respect to act like a jackass on a public forum!