I'm going on over 24 hours of no power here (Texas) staying at a friend's house and got in-laws put up at a hotel because the gas fireplace alone wasn't cutting it at the house.
It was claimed there would be 'roling 45 minute blackouts'. My ass, the neighbourhoods that have gone dark just haven't come back on. I think they have absolutely shit control over the grid and can't manage the distribution. There is no reason that specific areas should be going 24 hours without power. Yet the starbucks down the road can stay open (which is what's happening in my town right now).
Also, it is also affecting businesses, the supermarket near me has been shut all day yesterday due to no power, its basically like certain blocks have been shut off.
Glad I have friends to rely on right now to keep my family warm
Just wear a blanket
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