Port Panama City sustained hurricane damage to many buildings but not its docks, cranes or equipment, according to a statement from Director Wayne Stubbs.
In the statement issued Monday, Stubbs said he expected the port, located in the Florida Panhandle devastated by Hurricane Michael last week, to be able to offer limited terminal service for general cargo by the end of the week.
Power was restored to the port Saturday, and internet service was expected to be running by Tuesday.
“The Panama City Port Authority has not yet been in contact with all of its employees, but most have been contacted and are safe. Most employees have sustained some damage to their homes, and some have lost their homes,” Stubbs said.
“Panama City’s residents and businesses have suffered a catastrophic blow,” he continued. “The Panama City Port Authority is determined to do its part to demonstrate the resilience of the community and the affected area with a quick and full recovery.”
In the statement issued Monday, Stubbs said he expected the port, located in the Florida Panhandle devastated by Hurricane Michael last week, to be able to offer limited terminal service for general cargo by the end of the week.
Power was restored to the port Saturday, and internet service was expected to be running by Tuesday.
“The Panama City Port Authority has not yet been in contact with all of its employees, but most have been contacted and are safe. Most employees have sustained some damage to their homes, and some have lost their homes,” Stubbs said.
“Panama City’s residents and businesses have suffered a catastrophic blow,” he continued. “The Panama City Port Authority is determined to do its part to demonstrate the resilience of the community and the affected area with a quick and full recovery.”