Clay Electric lineworkers, assisted by mutual aid and contract crews, continued Tuesday to repair damage caused by Major Hurricane Helene, which caused severe damage to the co-op's entire 15-county service area.

By 9 p.m. Tuesday, the service area reached substantial restoration with at least 98% of members having power. Crews will continue restoration efforts until all members are restored.

Some important updates:

• 99% of members in Alachua and Union counties are restored.
• We estimate that 98% of Columbia County will be restored by 10 p.m. Wednesday.
• The Three Rivers Estates and Wilson Springs neighborhoods of Fort White in Columbia County are estimated to have power restored by 10 p.m. Friday.