Power outage.

[Laffy Kat]

It is -3 degrees in Lafayette, CO right now and the power just went off. I am one of only a few blocks with electricity. Xcel says it could be three to five hours before it is restored. Is anyone else in Colorado experiencing outages?

[braddy]

1. What about your personal situation?

Meaning your heating and lights, how will you keep the pipes from freezing, etc?

[Laffy Kat]

4. Looks like I'm on one of the few blocks with power.

I didn't know about it until everyone started texting me. I've been inviting people over here for the night. My friend's mother is in her eighties and sick and cannot tolerate the cold at all, so I've asked them over. I'm not worried about me. I may end up with a big sleep-over!

[Warpy]

2. I'm in NM and absolutely shocked the power has stayed on

We're a bit warmer than you are but the wind has been screaming through the passes at gale force for the last two days. My eyes feel like I've got Brillo pads stuck in them and the old floor furnace isn't even pretending to keep up.

I think this will be an early to bed night, electricity or no electricity.

[Laffy Kat]

9. Good idea! nt

[LeftyMom]

3. Are most of the homes in your area heated by electricity?

People are losing power all over Northern California tonight because of unusually cold temperatures and high winds knocking down trees, but at least in my area gas heat is the norm so I don't think too many people will be suffering, at least if they're indoors. :/

[Laffy Kat]

6. This is an old mining town with a lot of old houses.

There are those with gas and fireplaces, too. I'll do fine but I sure do worry about other people (and critters). Stay safe in CA.

[Xipe Totec]

5. Strangely, one of the employees in my company is located in Romania

She runs on photovoltaics, with diesel generators as backup, and radio internet. Totally off the power grid.

The more I learn about her setup, the more I like it.

[Laffy Kat]

7. You know it.

Times like this help you realize how dependent we are on corporations.

[Laffy Kat]

8. Update: Just came back on.

Whew.