10-29-21, 05:06 PM | |
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: Connecticut
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We lose power a lot here - I learned to charge everything as soon as I hear the words nor'easter, tropical storm, hurricane or high winds!
When I hear tropical storm or hurricane, we fill the ice chest and start eating everything in the fridge the moment a forecast comes through. The infrastructure where I live is in terrible need of an overhaul. It's also wise to take money out of the ATM and gas up the cars. |
10-29-21, 05:13 PM | |
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: MA
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Pat, I felt paralyzed. and didn't know I was in that state of confusion.
I don't listen to the news or weather so I really did not get the gist of it. and most times, I don't trust weather men.. they are like hit or guess. lol. I knew I had ½ tank and that's why I didn't want to sit in the car to just charge my phone. here I am, 67 and still learning how to cope with adversities. I didn't leave the house today because I still was feeling not myself. Just took a rest day. 'with it being just me, no way could I have eaten all the Frozen food.. I just acceptd it would have to be rebought. But it all stayed frozen and no leaks from the fridge. I will surely take heed from this day forward.
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10-30-21, 12:34 PM | |
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: The Ocean State!
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Cheryl,
Glad to hear you're okay. That was a long time to be without power! And, scary to be alone during all of this, too! I think with each storm, I'll be more prepared. But, you just never know the outcome. Sure, I have extra food, flashlights, a number of devices that are always being charged. But, you never know how long it's going to be, when you're without power. The biggest danger for us, is fallen trees and downed powerlines. This time we lucked out, but haven't been so lucky in the past. Once we had to check into a hotel, when we didn't have electricity for heat or hot water. That was after three days, and we were only in the hotel one night. Not everyone has that kind of luxury, as it's expensive to do so. Being new to New England, we didn't know anyone and don't have family here. That's the worst when you're really stranded with no one to call for help. I'm sure you'll get back to normal, and be able to put it behind you. Thank God we live in modern times with modern conveniences, that everyone takes for granted nowadays!
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