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45. Imposed

Tue Feb 16, 2021, 12:44 PM

Feb 2021

By Ercot, the state grid mgmt agency. The outage is from lack of oversight and preparedness over the other utilities. Things like winterization of essential equipment was never required and outside of a few utilities never performed. Every time the grid has tried to be brought up, various components fail and we are back to square one.

This is a classic case of hubris meeting business profit greed to the detriment of the public

And greetings from South Austin - going on 35 hours of no power. Was colder than expected last night, hit 4 before windchill. 6" of snow and expecting more. House is in the 40's. And lest haters question.. I am in the car listening to news and charging phones

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This is bad. UPDATE 02-16-21 [View all] Laelth Feb 2021 OP

🕯 blm Feb 2021 #1

Thank God you made it through the night! Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #2

Thanks for the update. dixiechiken1 Feb 2021 #3

Laeith, so relieved to hear from you. FM123 Feb 2021 #4

Glad you are safe. Hope you stay that way. HUAJIAO Feb 2021 #5

Very good. Hang in there. It's all about survival Walleye Feb 2021 #6

Glad to hear you're safe. Your DU family is concerned for you. abqtommy Feb 2021 #7

Hang in there UpInArms Feb 2021 #8

Thank goodness!! We have all been so worried. Continuing vibes for your continuing safety. niyad Feb 2021 #9

IMPORTANT TIP! Hela Feb 2021 #10

And, of course, don't run it in the garage. TryLogic Feb 2021 #14

Tip received. Thank you. Laelth Feb 2021 #40

I hope your daughter is ok. world wide wally Feb 2021 #11

If I'm remembering right... kag Feb 2021 #59

She turns 21 in March. Laelth Feb 2021 #61

Good to hear from you! Best of luck! Wounded Bear Feb 2021 #12

Happy you are safe! Silver Gaia Feb 2021 #13

What good news! Lonestarblue Feb 2021 #15

Thank you so much for this update Ferrets are Cool Feb 2021 #16

Glad you're okay. The days will drag, but it will be over so you can finally rest. ancianita Feb 2021 #17

God bless you, Laelth. Yay, mini van! I'm worried about my neice and family in Austin judesedit Feb 2021 #18

Wishing you safety and warmth Tumbulu Feb 2021 #19

Glad to know you and your daughter are ok. gademocrat7 Feb 2021 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author gademocrat7 Feb 2021 #21

Glad to hear you're ok!!! I'm sending warmth from Florida. CaptainTruth Feb 2021 #22

Thanks for the update. Stuart G Feb 2021 #23

Thanks for the update jmbar2 Feb 2021 #24

Thanks for the update.. stay safe. mountain grammy Feb 2021 #25

Thanks for checking in. mzmolly Feb 2021 #26

Wow... We haven't lost power at all in central TX Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #27

Imposed Lithos Feb 2021 #45

State-mandated power allocation. Laelth Feb 2021 #46

For explanation to those not in Austin Lithos Feb 2021 #47

That sounds criminal. mzmolly Feb 2021 #73

Quite the contrary. Laelth Feb 2021 #76

Horrible. We have a cold weather mzmolly Feb 2021 #82

I posted an update this morning. Laelth Feb 2021 #97

Thanks for keeping mzmolly Feb 2021 #98

It would be in NY. Here, even if wnylib Feb 2021 #77

Same in MN. mzmolly Feb 2021 #84

That"s the reason for the law. wnylib Feb 2021 #91

Everything can gave a worse choice. Clearly fogged in Feb 2021 #81

Assholes. mzmolly Feb 2021 #86

Am curious. Where are you in central Texas? Mersky Feb 2021 #49

In Waco. Yes, read how Austin screwed up and couldnt Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2021 #53

It's more of a big fat FAIL from ERCOT allocations to municipalities Mersky Feb 2021 #58

Hello, Laelth, I am brand new here on DU as of today, but IaDemInTN Feb 2021 #28

Welcome to our DU family. niyad Feb 2021 #41

Thank you! IaDemInTN Feb 2021 #95

Welcome to DU! Delphinus Feb 2021 #93

Thank you! IaDemInTN Feb 2021 #96

Laelth's life sounds like ours. We have several members in Texas. I'm sure we're all in the same Karadeniz Feb 2021 #29

Reports of rolling blackouts have been far too rosy. summer_in_TX Feb 2021 #34

Rolling blackouts started here, Van Zandt County, at 2AM yesterday. Laelth Feb 2021 #48

I'm SO relieved that you're okay Rorey Feb 2021 #66

Dear Laelth.. just caught this.. had no idea you were in the middle of that mess Peacetrain Feb 2021 #30

How absolutely terrifying for you. Fla Dem Feb 2021 #31

I'm sending all the good vibes I have! Greybnk48 Feb 2021 #32

Fantastic news to hear! BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #33

Glad that you are safe. cate94 Feb 2021 #35

Thanks for checking in. I've been thinking of you! liberalla Feb 2021 #36

Oh thank God! summer_in_TX Feb 2021 #37

Hang in there. My son & fianc are near Dallas and they had to evacuate their apartment... FailureToCommunicate Feb 2021 #38

Keep us posted as much as possible. Solly Mack Feb 2021 #39

I will--internet permitting. n/t Laelth Feb 2021 #54

I hope your fortunes change soon. LuvNewcastle Feb 2021 #42

Were you able to drain your pipes so they don't freeze? TheBlackAdder Feb 2021 #43

Yes. I got the trailer dry prior to the freeze. Laelth Feb 2021 #51

The next thing is to keep snow and ice away so there isn't any heaving that could stress caulk. TheBlackAdder Feb 2021 #55

Right. n/t Laelth Feb 2021 #57

My daughter in San Antonio her husband marlakay Feb 2021 #44

Thanks for the update pandr32 Feb 2021 #50

Glad to hear y'all are making it through Mersky Feb 2021 #52

Glad you're safe matt819 Feb 2021 #56

Glad to hear you're safe. Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #60

Said another prayer. Joinfortmill Feb 2021 #62

More positive vibes to you and yours Laelth. You've got this. Stay positive. c-rational Feb 2021 #63

Fingers crossed that the electricity stays on. BelieveCassandra Feb 2021 #64

Thanks really good news lunatica Feb 2021 #65

Over 36 Hours freezing in the dark in West Harris County (Houston) JackHughes Feb 2021 #67

I just heard on NPR that body trucks wnylib Feb 2021 #78

39 hours in Austin without electricity Mersky Feb 2021 #68

Stay safe Laelth malaise Feb 2021 #69

Good vibes on the way! SheltieLover Feb 2021 #70

I'm glad you're both okay MustLoveBeagles Feb 2021 #71

Oh, good! Bayard Feb 2021 #72

Make sure your tailpipe doesn't get covered by snow Generic Brad Feb 2021 #74

So good to hear. GeorgeGist Feb 2021 #75

So sorry to hear of your difficulty Laelth. smirkymonkey Feb 2021 #79

Been thinking about you all day. TigressDem Feb 2021 #80

Where are you? marble falls Feb 2021 #83

Laelth is in Texas. mzmolly Feb 2021 #85

One day/night at a time. nocoincidences Feb 2021 #87

Glad you're back up, per your reply 48 Clearly fogged in Feb 2021 #88

Hang in there, Laelth! JudyM Feb 2021 #89

I can't imagine those conditions. Aussie105 Feb 2021 #90

Use candle(s) to help keep you warm in the van. yokbizzi Feb 2021 #92

More good vibes Laelth. marmar Feb 2021 #94