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In reply to the discussion: I just got power back in NJ after 49 hours. [View all]athena
(4,187 posts)24. We're not close to Scotch Plains.
The good news is that PSE&G is working. I think, though, that they prioritize the work based on how many houses are affected in a given neighborhood.
I was pretty pessimistic about getting power back this evening or even tomorrow. I wish your son well. I hope he has enough food and water. We made a lot of ice before the storm, which helped keep the fridge cool.
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I just heard that the National guard came in last night. Thank goodness.
The Wielding Truth
Oct 2012
#47
My youngest son is in Scotch Plains and didn't have power as of this afternoon.
Grateful for Hope
Oct 2012
#3
Welcome back! I'm so glad you and yours are ok and can now begin the road to
myrna minx
Oct 2012
#17
I can totally relate. We went five days in +100° weather earlier this year.
Stinky The Clown
Oct 2012
#28
After the Northridge quake, I had no electricity for 36 hours. Many people had none for a WEEK.
kestrel91316
Oct 2012
#31
Maintaining it is a simple as running it for 15 minutes every few months or so, it' nothing
former-republican
Oct 2012
#57
It's not excessive and I promise when you need it you will be glad you bought it.
former-republican
Oct 2012
#68
After the tornadoes came through Alabama last April we were out for over a week.
Hyper_Eye
Oct 2012
#58
truthfully athena you don't have to worry about your greedy republican neighbors
sally5050
Oct 2012
#79