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I really don't understand the hysteria over losing power particularly when most stores and gas stations were replenished quickly. First, get a small generator to run your fridge, always have a spare gas tank for grilling, and take cool showers or play in the sprinklers to stay cool during the day. I had guests (one handicapped) and we didn't miss a beat. We didn't eat out much and we stayed cool by staying in the shade and running fans inside.

So many of you seem rattled extremely easily if this storm is causing this much stress. No wonder so many need pills and wine just to get through the week. Geesh!

We live in an apartment and are not allowed to have generators. I am content with the rule as it minimizes chances of fire.

Anonymous wrote:Pepco is a nightmare. If you live in a pepco-serviced area in MD---get out now. They lose power when the wind blows--frequently and for great lengths of time.

PEPCO averages a 5-day turnaround on something Dominion (with same number and severity of outages can get back up and running in ~29hrs). See WashPost article today about this.

I would never live in MoCo. I lived in NW and then Nova for the past 10 years and have only lost power once and only for a couple hours. We never lost in any of the major snowstorms or thunderstorms--yet coworkers lose it as a matter of right multiple times a year. There is no way I could handle it that. The few hours we did lose it--my a** was already in a hotel down the street.

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Anonymous wrote:I have PTSD about the power outage. I really don't want to deal with this again so soon.

Me too.

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Anonymous wrote:I have PTSD about the power outage. I really don't want to deal with this again so soon.

Me too.

Clearly, first world problems.

Anonymous wrote:19:07 -- you are very annoying.

The 5 days without power were a huge problem for my family and elderly parents with breathing issues but I am glad you did not miss a beat. The sprinkler during a 100 degree plus day would suck for most normal people. Thankfully we could afford a hotell.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. While I agree there are larger problems in the world to worry about, I still find myself anxious about the power outtage. The last place we lived virtually never lost power -- maybe 5 times in almost 20 years of living there, and never lasted more than 2 days. So this whole thing about generators seems crazy to me, although I understand why people often have them around here. We live in a townhouse, and a generator would be super noisy to our neighbors. I've see a few of them around, and they are pretty loud. If I had a SFH I might be inclined to get one though, just for piece of mind.

Anonymous wrote:Pepco is a nightmare. If you live in a pepco-serviced area in MD---get out now. They lose power when the wind blows--frequently and for great lengths of time.

PEPCO averages a 5-day turnaround on something Dominion (with same number and severity of outages can get back up and running in ~29hrs). See WashPost article today about this.

I would never live in MoCo. I lived in NW and then Nova for the past 10 years and have only lost power once and only for a couple hours. We never lost in any of the major snowstorms or thunderstorms--yet coworkers lose it as a matter of right multiple times a year. There is no way I could handle it that. The few hours we did lose it--my a** was already in a hotel down the street.

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Anonymous wrote:19:07 -- you are very annoying.

The 5 days without power were a huge problem for my family and elderly parents with breathing issues but I am glad you did not miss a beat. The sprinkler during a 100 degree plus day would suck for most normal people. Thankfully we could afford a hotell.

And I find you, as well as the other whiny posters annoying. My in laws were staying with us from out of town, my DH was out of town, and my FIL has several medical issues, is handicapped, and requires a breathing machine at night. We were still all fine! We could have easily afforded a hotel as well but that would have been more work and a complete waste of money.

Many of you have such poor coping skills it's scary. Really reminds me to toughen up my kids and make sure they can roll with life's punches. Plus I can guarantee that most of the poster with long-lasting effects from the trauma of a power outage do not have medical issues as an excuse for being so whiny.

Anonymous wrote:My ass is already in a hotel - safe and sound. Not sure about you Pepco effers

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Anonymous wrote:19:07 -- you are very annoying.

The 5 days without power were a huge problem for my family and elderly parents with breathing issues but I am glad you did not miss a beat. The sprinkler during a 100 degree plus day would suck for most normal people. Thankfully we could afford a hotell.

And I find you, as well as the other whiny posters annoying. My in laws were staying with us from out of town, my DH was out of town, and my FIL has several medical issues, is handicapped, and requires a breathing machine at night. We were still all fine! We could have easily afforded a hotel as well but that would have been more work and a complete waste of money.

Many of you have such poor coping skills it's scary. Really reminds me to toughen up my kids and make sure they can roll with life's punches. Plus I can guarantee that most of the poster with long-lasting effects from the trauma of a power outage do not have medical issues as an excuse for being so whiny.

Man, you are smug and rude.