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SubTruth
I understand people do not get this kind of weather and do not understand what to do........... But it really isn't rocket science. We get weather like this every other day up here in Wisconsin and it only causes small problems.
Wookiep
I'm confused why the power has to go out? They know this in advance? Isn't the power grid in the summer pushed pretty hard with all the A/C and such? How much more power do heaters suck up?
hillbilly4rent
reply to post by violet
Portable landline phones won't work in a power failure but the old fashioned phones do. (the ones that you stay by the outlet with)
Yes the old corded phones work well, but that goes back to a lot of the infrastructure in the south. The phone lines hang on the pole about 2 feet under the power lines. Usually when one drops they all do.
Can someone PLEASE explain to me why people raid the milk isle??? It's as if without milk people will NEVER survive such a thing. I'm so confused.
i honestly have no idea. you would think they would go for non perishables but nope, everytime. EVERY darn time. Its bread and milk
Car Cigarette lighter adapter charger for cell phones = check
Yes the old corded phones work well, but that goes back to a lot of the infrastructure in the south. The phone lines hang on the pole about 2 feet under the power lines. Usually when one drops they all do.
Just remember to do the grill Outside - yeah I know it's a no-brainer to most of us, but believe it or not - back in 2002 there were many, many instances where ppl, some times whole families, had to be taken to the ER for Carbon-monoxide poisoning 'cause they were trying to use the gas grill inside for heat and cooking.
And a fireplace or a grill.. (gas/charcoal).
I've heard historic, record-breaking, catastrophic, epic. Gotta a feeling this isn't gonna be your normal basic ice-storm.
I'm getting a bit freaked out. I have heard the word catastrophic all day.