National Grid Power Outage: Are you prepared for a power outage?

by W_C Posted 2008/12/12 18:35:47

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	Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.	49 votes	60%
	No. I am not currently prepared for a power outage, like the National Grid one.	33 votes	40%

The National Grid PLc has reported that a horrendous snow and ice storm has knocked out power to nearly 1 million homes and businesses all across New York and New England. The National Grid has also informed their customers that it may take several days to restore the power. Roads have had to been shut and Government offices have also closed. Neighboring state, Massachusetts, has sent help, via 500 National Guard troops to clear roads and help residents.

Think about having to live without power for a couple days, in the winter, in New York... are you prepared?

Do you have enough supplies not to starve, and to stay warm?

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celticdragonfly 2008/12/12 18:40:43

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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Just so it doesn't last all winter!
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_loving_forever 2009/01/06 00:16:53

No. I am not currently prepared for a power outage, like the National Grid one.

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i can live with out power but not for more than 2 days. I live with internet

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Grizz 2008/12/22 21:40:26

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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have small gas powered gas generator,keep 10 gal.'s gas on hand,changed every month --ready 4 hurricane or ice storm-

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Smiley 2008/12/18 00:16:32

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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I LOVE power outages! They are WAYY fun!!!

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Colts fan in ATL 2008/12/16 16:18:00

No. I am not currently prepared for a power outage, like the National Grid one.

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I am not currently prepared, but will be once we purchase a generator!

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Lanikai 2008/12/15 17:28:46

No. I am not currently prepared for a power outage, like the National Grid one.

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Not as well as I should be. We have a gas fireplace and campstoves with fuel, but I think I need to stock up on food and beverages. And maybe a few more blankets, just in case. And ammo, lots of ammo, in case anyone tries to steal what is mine.

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Brian Kemp (oYo) 2008/12/15 14:59:17

No. I am not currently prepared for a power outage, like the National Grid one.

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...need to get a generator, or learn how to power necessities with the power of my mind. One or the other.

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Pudge or Tad 2008/12/15 02:19:09

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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im pretty sure im prepared for it idk i hav lotsa stuff tht wud be good for ine jic

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Poopsy 2008/12/14 17:08:25

No. I am not currently prepared for a power outage, like the National Grid one.

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but thats because it doesn't snow here
well, it did for like two hours last thursday (and that was very exciting to us)

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alw_ays 2008/12/14 07:03:25

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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My electricity is a luxury.

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~BlueBird~ 2008/12/14 00:56:12

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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been living OFF the Grid for nearly 4yrs now...

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Radlad 2008/12/13 21:52:45

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

Get the sorry environmental regulations out of the way and this wouldn't be this problem.....

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mustangluver 2008/12/13 18:39:51

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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We don't get freezing weather here but we do get hurricanes and tornados...yes i am very prepared.

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halfbreed 2008/12/13 18:24:31

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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After Katria we didn't have power for months. I stock lots of candles, a grill and coal, and most of all a generator.

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justonemom 2008/12/13 18:01:41

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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We were out over 24 hours. Are generator broke down but we borrowed another. We were able to keep everthing okay...running water...from the stream! Really, we could survive a while.

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Floe 2008/12/13 17:22:26 (edited)

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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I live in N. Y. and ice storms are always the worst!! It weighs down the power lines & surrounding trees and it causes tremendous damage. Although the ice does look beautiful on the trees!! It's cold out so a cooler with the contents of the refrigerator can be placed outdoors, always make sure that you have propane for your barbeque. I'm fortunate as we have a fireplace and we can stay in that room to keep warm.
It's usually the elderly that have the most risk!!!

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W.J.S. 2008/12/13 16:26:16

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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I do'nt live in the northeast, but yes i am ready---the house functions off natural gas. So as long as that supply is stable---no problem. Have everything else also. Can last 3 months, if not more.

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mustang... to W.J.S. 2008/12/13 18:41:43

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We have an all house generator...was expensive but well worth every penny.

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W.J.S. to mustang... 2008/12/14 16:58:13

A very good investment, thats my next project---with fuel storage.

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corvettesrock 2008/12/13 15:30:58

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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My answer should be more "yes and no". I have food, water, flashlights, led lights and booklights, candles and buckets filled with water for other uses. The only area I come up short is heat. I do have a lot of blankets and even microfleece sheets on my bed so I think I would do ok. I even have light up crochet hooks and knitting needles to help keep me from getting bored at night LOL (and yes they really do work!!)

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Boris Badinov 2008/12/13 15:18:29

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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...the effects of global warming are keeping me quite comfortable, thank you!

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oldcavpilot 2008/12/13 13:37:54

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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It's called an automatic 'generator'. With a full freezer, stocked pantry, and back-up heaters. I've been down this road before.

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Spider20 2008/12/13 10:52:21

No. I am not currently prepared for a power outage, like the National Grid one.

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We have short outages all the time in my area due to storms, winter and summer.......you get used to it......

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HPGal3 2008/12/13 06:46:36

No. I am not currently prepared for a power outage, like the National Grid one.

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I know that without checking. We've got no candles, flashlights, blankets, food, water... etc. We're pretty much screwed over here.

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Wallwatcher2009 2008/12/13 06:38:19

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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Speaking of power grids/power supplies......be praying for all nuclear power plants to be heavily guarded and secured 24/7.....

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dr t jr 2008/12/13 05:46:53

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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i have a super generator

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Kebby 2008/12/13 04:43:50

No. I am not currently prepared for a power outage, like the National Grid one.

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Hey there how have you been ?
It has happened in NY before althought the last time I had a fire place moved all the animals into the living room and burned anything made of wood or paper. I'll really be in trouble this time no fireplace and no generator food wise I am prepared blankets and such candles flashlights and batteries. What about propane or kerosene heaters ?

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sandy60 2008/12/13 04:30:06

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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I just went through this (live in New York State) and it lasted 15 hours and it's not fun in the winter. This is the longest one in awhile cause of the ice. You are right, many people still don't have power. Maybe it;s time for a generator?

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cincin88 2008/12/13 03:59:04

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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you never know in this world might happen! We should all be prepared for Anything!!!!!!!!

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redneck woman 2008/12/13 03:36:06

No. I am not currently prepared for a power outage, like the National Grid one.

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Not yet, still working on it though.

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Chuck 2008/12/13 02:47:07 (edited)

No. I am not currently prepared for a power outage, like the National Grid one.

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No, sad to say, I am not prepared for an outage. I have on several occasions threatened to buy one (a generator) before hell freezes over but if I keep going the way I am now, I think hell may freeze over a couple of times before I get one. I really think I may get one before the 1st of the year, though. They are going to be very useful, next year, I'm afraid! Chuck Gilliam

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DrDave 2008/12/13 02:26:28

No. I am not currently prepared for a power outage, like the National Grid one.

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But I've been pricing generators.

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FAKE 2008/12/13 02:09:07

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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For a couple of days? I'm not totally prepared, but I know I can survive.

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Trader1 is kerbonkin' 2008/12/13 00:36:07

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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We won a power generator a couple of years ago, and if worse comes to worst we can always stay in our camper for a few days. Plenty of heat there.

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Freedomwatcher ☮ R P ☮ 2012 ☮ 2008/12/13 00:19:15

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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Other than sustanable heat for a long period of time.. I feel like I am ready.

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Joanne 2008/12/13 00:18:37

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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5 5 gallon plastic gas cans full of gas & a 5500 genorator.. Also whatever gas that is in the cars.. Hopefully power would be restored before I ran out of gas.. We also have tons of dry rice & dry beans..

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☼ Homeward Bound ☼ 2008/12/12 23:57:35

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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yes....husband just brought home the company generator today because we are expecting a big storm in Washington state.

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TJ1380 2008/12/12 23:53:32

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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The longest I've gone without power was about a week after a huge storm a few years ago. That was in September though, so it wasn't like it was ridiculously cold or anything. I think I'd survive even in the middle of winter. I'm sure some people would see it as instant death, but people survived for thousands of years without electricity, and I'm sure we can go without it for a few weeks.

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SageBrush 2008/12/12 23:32:11

No. I am not currently prepared for a power outage, like the National Grid one.

Good Question " White Cracker" One that I fail miserably. Gonna fix that right away.
Thanks.

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BabyboomerRN 2008/12/12 23:31:25

No. I am not currently prepared for a power outage, like the National Grid one.

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We sould be screwed.

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ctuagentdown 2008/12/12 23:14:46

Yes, I am prepared for a power outage like the National Grid one.

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we were without power because of ike for a week and i live in ohio it will be cold but we could pull it off barely

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