Officials in Florida believe nearly all power will be restored to the panhandle by early November, one month after the area was ravaged by Hurricane Michael.

According to reports, utility providers believe they can return power to the homes of all customers whose homes are still properly equipped.  The estimate includes areas like Mexico Beach, Calhoun County and Jackson County, which were damaged so severely their power infrastructure needed to be completely rebuilt.

A release from the office of the Governor said about 47,700 are still without power, including businesses or homes that were destroyed completely or too damaged to receive electricity.  More than 400,000 were without power immediately after the hurricane.