JP Morgenthau Wrote:
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> seven figure city Wrote:
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> > Hmmm. Sounds like you and your sickly hag are
> prime candidates
> > for one. That being said, such generators are
> recommend and
> > normal for affluent people who want to maintain
> power during
> > an extended outage of more than a few minutes.
>
>
> Perhaps not in FCC, but power outages of any
> actually significant duration are rare where we
> live. They are typically dealt with when they do
> occur simply by cruising around to find an upscale
> restaurant in which to while away a few hours with
> some tasty food and drink. Emergency GAR
> restaurants for instance can be found all over the
> area, though not in FCC.
Currently found on Dominion website:
High winds and rain caused widespread outages in our Springfield area. The vast majority of customers affected by this outage should be restored by 7PM on Friday, May 31st. Please check your status for your individual estimated time of restoration.
If you are experiencing a power outage, please make sure you report the outage to Dominion Energy immediately. Click here to report it online or call us at 1-866-DOM-HELP or 1-866-366-4357 or to check the status of the outage including an Estimated Time of Restoration.
Please stay back from all downed wires or damaged equipment, and call us immediately to report these damages at 1-866-DOM-HELP or 1-866-366-4357. If using a generator, please follow your manufacturer's guidelines to operate it safely.
We appreciate your patience.
Dominion Energy
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Yeah, so rare.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2019/05/31/thousands-without-power-maryland-virginia/?utm_term=.bb842108b13d
It's been a whole week since it last happened! LOL!
https://www.arlnow.com/2019/05/24/glebe-road-remains-closed-thousands-still-without-power-after-storm/
My Generac is tied into my gas line and came installed for less than $8k. I don't need to worry about opening and closing my fridges or freezers. I guess $8K is too much for you to swing. For people like me, it's a small price for peace of mind and comfort.