Yeah it's pretty bad. I've kept power I'm thinking only because of my vicinity to a hospital or firehouse. Everyone I've talked to has had no power for an extended period of time or has been dealing with rolling blackouts. Some got power back on for an hour or 2 after being out for over 24 hours then lost it again for another 12 or so. Pipes breaking everywhere. My neighborhood streets are basically a solid sheet of ice. I hear the main roads aren't quite as bad from people who have been out and about. Grocery stores were open for a limited time and literally had lines wrapped around the store.
Damn. People saw that storm and didn't stock up, huh?
Are you surprised? I've seen people asking for firewood, water, food and baby formula. Admittedly I'm not 100% prepared but at least had the common sense to get some extra food and water last week and will be ok until things warm back up.
People have let food rot in their fridge instead of just putting it outside. People don't know where their water shut-off for their house is. People have had absolutely no idea how prepare their home for the cold or what to do if something goes awry. Literal NPCs coasting through life that can't function if their life doesn't go according to plan.
People have let food rot in their fridge instead of just putting it outside.
What the fuck...
>Literal NPCs coasting through life that can't function if their life doesn't go according to plan.
Yeah, that does describe a large fraction of people.
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