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Related: About this forumIsaias storm news
I just heard on cable news,
that if you lose your electrical power, it may take longer this time to get it back.
Due to the virus, power companies need to social distance and send out smaller crews, etc.
Also heard Florida can expect tropical force wind and rain for 8 hours.

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Isaias storm news (Original Post)
left-of-center2012
Aug 2020
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SheltieLover
(78,202 posts)1. Stay safe, All!
appalachiablue
(43,938 posts)2. Thanks, and all the best to Florida folks!
csziggy
(34,189 posts)3. I've been so relieved since it turned more eastward
My whole house generator has been sitting here for over a month waiting for the electrician to come hook it up. I told the contractor if we lost power, I'd subtract a bunch of money for every hour I had to live without electricity, considering everything is paid for but the electrician's time.
When I've gotten too frustrated, I listen to Firesign Theater:
