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CTyankee

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25. I get scared that I'll be stranded so I take as many precautions as possible. You never know
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 12:18 PM
Nov 2012

what can happen...

"It is an ugly sign of things to come if we don't get off of gas." BumRushDaShow Nov 2012 #1
Until natural gas runs out Renew Deal Nov 2012 #2
Oh I understand BumRushDaShow Nov 2012 #13
I just watched GASLAND... littlemissmartypants Nov 2012 #4
Yes, this has been out for some time BumRushDaShow Nov 2012 #15
Per the Exergy concept of energy planning Strelnikov_ Nov 2012 #24
Imagine how much better it'd be if everyone had a Prius and had filled up at 1st storm warning. nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #3
At this point, only a little bit better. Renew Deal Nov 2012 #8
I normally get 2 weeks on a full tank, and that includes 30 miles a day of driving - NutmegYankee Nov 2012 #12
How much gas does a generator hold? Renew Deal Nov 2012 #17
It depends on the size. I have a 5500 Watt and it holds 6.6 gallons. NutmegYankee Nov 2012 #18
If folks had high mileage cars, it'd be much better than it is, with SUVs, sports cars, Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #20
The reality is that you and I aren't getting much different in weeks of supply. NutmegYankee Nov 2012 #23
Next week is when most would need gas. Certainly shorter lines than those with SUVs, Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #19
I have solar panels to recharge a battery Mojorabbit Nov 2012 #31
Generators SmileyRose Nov 2012 #21
Thanks for the update from the ground, so to speak. Robb Nov 2012 #5
You're right Renew Deal Nov 2012 #9
I know you weren't last minute but I wonder about those who are or were... CTyankee Nov 2012 #6
People are trying to lead their lives Renew Deal Nov 2012 #10
I get scared that I'll be stranded so I take as many precautions as possible. You never know CTyankee Nov 2012 #25
To be fair, we have had a lot of recent experience with power outages. NutmegYankee Nov 2012 #14
Alfred was bad for the northern part of the state and Irene really hit the coast bad. Jennicut Nov 2012 #32
I lost power in all three. NutmegYankee Nov 2012 #35
I sympathize. LuvNewcastle Nov 2012 #7
I agree Renew Deal Nov 2012 #11
Many people do not realize how bad AFTER the storm can be. dixiegrrrrl Nov 2012 #26
I ran into the same situation after the 4-27-11 storms that destroyed much of the SE Whovian Nov 2012 #16
So sorry, I can't imagine. I did hear that military tanks of gas were on the way. faithfulcitizen Nov 2012 #22
It's called a disaster for a reason. progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #27
It's a gas shortage from a minor hurricane Renew Deal Nov 2012 #28
You were not hit by a hurricane. It was a Nor'easter. NutmegYankee Nov 2012 #29
it's not going to turn into Mad Max CreekDog Nov 2012 #30
Oh RagAss Nov 2012 #33
I wonder how much of the stress is on a feedback loop - hedgehog Nov 2012 #34
They are closing because they ran out of gas. stevenleser Nov 2012 #36
Mostly because they ran out of gas Renew Deal Nov 2012 #38
Ah, I remember those days.... Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2012 #37
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