Nothing like a power outage in a blizzard.

[Ocelot II]

Happy April. Power went out around midnight, heavy wet snow and high winds will do that. Freezing in the dark with 60,000 other people, but fortunately I have a spare battery pack to keep my phone charged or I’d go mad…

[Irish_Dem]

1. Stay safe Ocelot.

Keep warm and connected!

[Nittersing]

2. Ugh

So sorry.

[2naSalit]

3. Ugh!

I hope you have at least one snuggle buddy and warm things to cover up with!

[Hortensis]

4. Nothing like smart phones and ebooks.

As long as they're charged they'll both also work under every blanket in the house.

Hope power's back up soon if not already.

[Ocelot II]

6. Still no power, hiked to a coffee shop to get food and coffee.

And charge my phone. Can’t get out of my garage. Shouldn’t complain, though, at least no tornadoes.

[Ahna KneeMoose]

5. Hoping Your Power Returns Soon(ishly)

Without electrical power (where I live), I would not have been able to send a message similar to yours, as I would have lost my router, Internet, TV, and landlines, plus both of my mobile phones. Also, I would not have been able to light my gas range, unless I had a box of those long(er) matches safely hidden away, somewhere (???).

[Ocelot II]

7. Lost all of those things except cell service.

Which is why I trudged through the snow to a cafe so I could get food, coffee and recharge my phone.

[Ahna KneeMoose]

8. Necessary Recharging Both Biologically And Electrically :: Understood (n/t)

[Ocelot II]

9. Finally got power back, about 9:00.

House is gradually warming up but still no internet except thru phone. Nice to have hot food at last.

[Hortensis]

10. Nice to wake up to also. Our power's down way too often. Love normal. :)

[Ocelot II]

12. I am thinking of buying a generator. Weather is getting too weird too often.

[Hortensis]

13. Yes! We have an old one that we've had trouble starting

for years, to the point that we haven't for a long time, and we're finally pushed to thinking of that also. For the same reason. And our little area isn't exactly high priority when thousands are without.

[Ahna KneeMoose]

14. WhisperWatt Super-Silent Portable Generators

Some few times (in times gone by), I had to amble past a few of these on my way to work in a high-rise building. Never had to depend on one at home, but always gave them more than a passing glance, because they were just so durn cute. Maybe take a look...OR not?

[Ocelot II]

17. I am interested in the ones that are permanently connected

to your gas supply and start up automatically. A bit pricey but maybe worth it.

[Niagara]

11. Glad to hear that your power is back on, Ocelot.

[debm55]

15. Glad you are okay, Ocelot II

[Ocelot II]

16. Just inconvenienced, annoyed and cold.

Especially annoyed that this is April and we are predicted to get another snowstorm on Tuesday.

[Ahna KneeMoose]

18. Only ONE Moving Part...

This company was known as Capstone MicroTurbine in the past; and I worked for them as a (financial) contractor for nearly six months. Their products are quite amazing, but 'typically-not' for residential (home) use; however, you might find decent electrical power information at their website.

Now if you had a few neighbors willing to share costs AND interconnecting wiring was possible, then their smaller unit (although pricey) might become an option (?).