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left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts) Sat Aug 1, 2020, 10:27 AM Aug 2020

Isaias 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 OP

Stay safe, All! SheltieLover Aug 2020 #1

Thanks, and all the best to Florida folks! appalachiablue Aug 2020 #2

I've been so relieved since it turned more eastward csziggy Aug 2020 #3

SheltieLover

(59,452 posts)

1. Stay safe, All!

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Sat Aug 1, 2020, 11:18 AM

Aug 2020

appalachiablue

(42,820 posts)

2. Thanks, and all the best to Florida folks!

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Sat Aug 1, 2020, 12:38 PM

Aug 2020

csziggy

(34,189 posts)

3. I've been so relieved since it turned more eastward

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Original post)

Sun Aug 2, 2020, 12:33 AM

Aug 2020

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:

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