Comments on: Ike Blackout Continues

By: Bobby Revell

Bobby Revell — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:01:02 +0000

What state are you Dan? Where I live, all the power lines are below ground because after Katrina, there weren’t any left. My air conditioner was blown into the neighbor’s swimming pool and I suffered in the heat for 2 years (I couldn’t afford a new one). It was over 120 degrees inside my home!!!!!! All is well now. I hope they get your areas power on soon!

By: Debo Hobo

Debo Hobo — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:21:19 +0000

That’s got to suck, Ike came right over Dallas and although I was prepared nothing happened. Oh the grass is greener from the rain but other than that we suffered not.

Glad to hear you a fairing okay though.

By: Michelle Gartner

Michelle Gartner — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:07:42 +0000

So sad for you no McDonalds means no hairy breakfast burritos…. I bet you are in a panic.

By: dcr

dcr — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:16:01 +0000

Yes, we do.

By: Eric "Speedcat Hollydale"

Eric "Speedcat Hollydale" — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:43:43 +0000

We take a lot for granted on a day to day basis. I am looking at the light on above me …

By: dcr

dcr — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:36:41 +0000

The good thing is that there isn’t any rain, so people won’t be suffering from any flooding in their homes from the power outage. And, temperatures aren’t too bad, so no heatstroke or freezing to death either. The main problem, aside from the cost of repairs for all the damage, will be the food. A tightly packed freezer will keep food safe for 48 hours, but only 24 hours if it’s not tightly packed. The refrigerated foods will keep for I think about the same amount of time. So, for some people, it’s been over 24 hours already. So, either there’s going to have to be a big feast, or a lot of food thrown away. And, for people with microwaves and electric stoves, they’re not going to be able to cook much, unless they have a grill.

By: dcr

dcr — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:25:47 +0000

It does look spooky. Usually that’s a well-lit intersection. There were some darker intersections I didn’t show, and most I didn’t even both trying to take pictures of, because it would just be a black image.

Thank. We’re fortunate to have power here, and cable and Internet too, but just a few streets away, within walking distance even, the power is still out. And, the wealthy, gated community in our area may still be without power too. Driving by, I could see street lights on, but those might be solar-powered. I could only see a few homes, and they had no lights. So, I’m not real sure if they have power or not. Looking like maybe not, but can’t be sure. Some businesses around them have power; others don’t.

By: teeni

teeni — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:23:43 +0000

That does look spooky. Wind can certainly do a lot of damage whether there is a hurricane behind it or not. We need to remember that, I guess. I hope people are not without power for too long.

By: dcr

dcr — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:21:52 +0000

I think Wal-Mart had lights tonight, but I’m not sure if they were the main lights or auxiliary. They had power go out yesterday, and had to pretty much close because they can’t check people out without electricity.

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:09:14 +0000

Looks spooky, dcr.

I hope the lights get turned on soon, but I’m glad you are safe.