Okay…we had what’s called a bomb cyclone here Tuesday. Just got our power back half an hour ago after it went off Tuesday at 3:00 pm. Over half a million were without power, there are still probably close to 100,000 without it. 2 people died from falling trees (one only a few blocks away from us).
The electrical grid took heavy damage–trees were falling everywhere and if you know our area, we have MASSIVE trees. The winds came from a direction they seldom do, which destabilized a lot of the trees. They took the lines and towers down everywhere. Luckily, we just got a lot of branches down in our yard.
Peak gusts in our general area were from 60-75 mph. Tonight, we’re getting another storm but it’s not supposed to be as bad, but it ain’t gonna help the trees that were loosened but didn’t fall.
We don’t have a generator, so it was cold, but we do have a gas fireplace which can run without power (heats up one area but that’s one area with warmth) and we have a charging station that is like a generator but can be safely used inside, and were able to keep our devices charged. I have a bunch of camping lanterns and battery operated candles. We can cook on the stovetop (gas range). But we lost several hundred dollars worth of food and man, I’m tired.
We NEED a wired generator. Which means…um… NEW BOOK COMING OUT NEXT WEEK, PEOPLE!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDfpM3hKIQU
So glad that you, Sam , and the Furbabies are okay. Just north of where I live ( in CA) there’s heavy flooding. Although it’s still raining I don’t think that I’ll have to worry. Let’s hope that after this we’ll all have normal rainy periods.
Glad y’all are all right. Those winds sound scary.
The grid here in San Antonio is not that great. Sorry about food lthat was lost.
Just rest and take care of you, Sam, and furbabies. Have a peaceful holiday.
Blessings ,
Michelle