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Is it normal to still not have power 3 days after a hurricane barely even touched us?

submitted by deleted to AskGoats 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 08:38:59 ago (+22/-1)     (AskGoats)

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[ - ] WhiteRonin -1 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 08:52:42 ago (+2/-3)

Strategic power infrastructure in Florida wasn't just damaged - it was wiped off the map.

I don't know if you noticed, but we've been experiencing an elimination of the components that make up large power infrastructure for years. A generic 3p large industrial transformer used to be obtained in a few days, or even weeks - now 55-72 week leads to get in line.

Florida power infrastructure isn't just fucked, it will take years to rebuild it. Let that one sink in for you.

Enjoy the apocalypse.

[ - ] mikenigger -1 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 11:47:51 ago (+1/-2)

no it's the illuminati committing genocide

[ - ] Kozel 2 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 12:18:43 ago (+2/-0)

^pedo

[ - ] Gowithit 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 09:12:20 ago (+0/-0)

You still have phone and internet. It's fine
6 days . You'll be fine. Even if you're right about them being purposely inept you'll be fine. Do you have a generator?

[ - ] deleted 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 09:52:42 ago (+0/-0)

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[ - ] diggernicks 1 point 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 10:02:13 ago (+1/-0)

they get them hotel rooms

[ - ] lord_nougat 1 point 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 10:54:26 ago (+1/-0)

What would trucks want with hotel rooms?

[ - ] TheViciousMrPim 2 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 13:03:14 ago (+2/-0)

Those little bottles of booze in the mini fridge.

[ - ] lord_nougat 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 13:22:57 ago (+0/-0)

Oh, duh! OF COURSE!!

[ - ] diggernicks 1 point 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 10:57:18 ago (+1/-0)

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[ - ] Psychicrussiaspy 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 22:13:12 ago (+0/-0)

They get rooms till the shits over lol

[ - ] deleted 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 22:34:18 ago (+0/-0)

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[ - ] diggernicks 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 2, 2022 13:44:36 ago (+0/-0)

linesman are spoiled little bitches for the most part lol

[ - ] deleted 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 2, 2022 13:56:55 ago (+0/-0)

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[ - ] diggernicks 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 2, 2022 13:59:44 ago (+0/-0)

Thats like saying "they may be non violent productive niggers"

[ - ] Barfcock19 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 10:00:09 ago (+0/-0)

2 days to 2 weeks is the average electricity restoration time-frame from my experience.

Hang in there, Florida bro.

[ - ] usedoilanalysis 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 12:25:30 ago (+0/-0)

Yes. It's also normal to not find gasoline because everyone is lining up around the block to power their generator they're going to return in a week.

[ - ] RMGoetbbels 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 12:32:34 ago (+0/-0)

Natural disasters are overtime bonanzas where they pull crew from anywhere of any kind. Sort of like government work, they never want it to end. 1 guy in a basket, 3 on the ground watching.

This will buy each lineman a new truck for the year. You wouldn't want to deny a guy a new truck would you?

[ - ] zr855 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 13:02:35 ago (+0/-0)

Went without power for 2 weeks once in an area barely affected by the hurricane. You're reading too much into it.

Could be that your area lost some equipment that is expensive and not enough people down to justify the manpower and cost yet while everyone else is down. Happens sometimes and it SUCKS. Get a generator.

Got the one below a while back and love it. I just use the small propane tanks because dealing with gas SUCKS over time. Had a carb and the fuel line gunk up and die on me on the last one because the gas slow dripped over time even though it was shut off. You don't have to worry about that with propane and it stores forever.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0817KW1JV

[ - ] StealthNinjaTaliban 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 13:09:02 ago (+0/-0)

I read that power generation stations were flooded and need to be rebuilt

[ - ] HonkyMcNiggerSpic 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 13:46:15 ago (+0/-0)

This is what happened after the old dogs retired. They were replaced by the Y gen and they are all slow moving retards and dummber than fuck.

[ - ] PostWallHelena 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 15:26:41 ago (+0/-0)

It was 10 days before I got power back after sandy. In november. And it snowed. I was heating the house with the gas burners on my stove. You filthy ingrate. Nah jk. Just hang in there. Hardship is purifying. You be able to flex on your deprivation years from now like I am. Think of how glad you’ll be then that the power didnt come back on now! Silver linings.

[ - ] Shotinthedark 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 15:53:48 ago (+0/-0)

It definitely can be. Unless you're on a important grid you go to the back of the line .

[ - ] Shotinthedark 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 15:57:38 ago (+0/-0)

It definitely can be. Unless you're on a important grid you go to the back of the line .

[ - ] bonghits4jeebus 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 16:46:29 ago (+0/-0)

Trees are a bitch. America is also not what it used to be. Take your pick.

[ - ] Clubberlang 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 17:52:46 ago (+0/-0)

Bitch made American treeeeeeeeez nigga!

[ - ] _Obrez 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 17:07:12 ago (+0/-0)

Power company pinching pennies and meeting qoutas is certainly a factor but also they prioritize repairs which effect more customers so the cities which have infrastructure damage are going to jump you in line.

[ - ] Clubberlang 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 17:48:10 ago (+0/-0)

Depends where you are dox yourself so we know.

[ - ] deleted 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 17:53:11 ago (+0/-0)

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[ - ] Clubberlang 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 18:07:06 ago (+0/-0)

Tacoma?

[ - ] Redhairin 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 23:18:42 ago (+0/-0)

You need to stop relying on the grid. Use this to incentivize you to prepare for the future....whether that be solar panels on the roof, electric generator, or whatever. This scenario will repeat again and again. It's circumvention time.

[ - ] TheViciousMrPim 1 point 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 09:04:27 ago (+1/-0)

Maybe. I don't think anyone here could honestly know. I have no way to view the damage, and prioritize repairs in an efficient manner. Just because your repair is simple doesn't mean it tops the list of jobs to do. No one here can actually know.

[ - ] eongoat 1 point 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 11:19:24 ago (+1/-0)

Try going 9 days from an ice storm. 3 days yeah, probably gonna be a few more. Big hurricanes down a lot of wires etc, so there's a ton of work to do to get everyone back up and running.

[ - ] dassar 1 point 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 16:21:40 ago (+1/-0)

Government has purposely built in so much regulation and policy etc into public services it's no wonder shit gets done at all, let alone the same week.

[ - ] Sector7 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 2, 2022 13:38:56 ago (+0/-0)

Tree cutting is so restricted here that some parts of California go without power when it's windy.

[ - ] diggernicks 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 2, 2022 13:42:31 ago (+0/-0)

You should kill yourself for willingly living in califailia

[ - ] Sector7 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 2, 2022 14:02:40 ago (+0/-0)

Don't be so jealous that you can't afford it. Get an air conditioner and pretend you live here. Maybe buy some fresh sea air in a can? Or just take drugs to numb your pain.

[ - ] PostWallHelena 1 point 2.6 yearsOct 3, 2022 08:15:25 ago (+1/-0)

@diggernicks lives in a state that opposes abortion for niggers. Ask him why he sends his tax dollars to nigger lovers.

[ - ] Sector7 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 3, 2022 14:14:11 ago (+0/-0)

Something sure seems to be making him disagreeable.

[ - ] PostWallHelena 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 3, 2022 14:31:00 ago (+0/-0)

He needs more hugs, from catholics.

[ - ] Sector7 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 3, 2022 14:57:21 ago (+0/-0)

As long as it's not one of their infamous 'hug from behind' hugs.

[ - ] Centaurus 2 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 10:02:00 ago (+2/-0)

Show me on the doll where the hurricane touched you.

[ - ] deleted 5 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 10:03:54 ago (+5/-0)

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[ - ] deleted 2 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 11:22:14 ago (+2/-0)*

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[ - ] deleted 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 11:24:28 ago (+0/-0)

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[ - ] PostWallHelena 1 point 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 20:02:02 ago (+1/-0)

They usually prioritize certain areas based on pop density and political clout. I didnt see workers in my town for 9 days after sandy hit. We were a low priority because we are white and dont loot. You could just be low on the list.

[ - ] Sector7 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 2, 2022 13:30:13 ago (+0/-0)*

Last 'damage outage' here in California was 33 years ago this month, aside from the usual car hitting power pole. Was off for about a week after the big '89 earthquake. A few years ago was off a few hours for 'wind', but otherwise pretty reliable.

[ - ] PostWallHelena 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 19:57:27 ago (+0/-0)

Ooo good point. Usually they get workers in from other states. But they might have jewed florida.

[ - ] Psychicrussiaspy 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 22:07:46 ago (+0/-0)

Monday night on 75 north I counted 214 power co trucks coming south . There were more I just stopped counting.

[ - ] PostWallHelena 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 3, 2022 08:12:42 ago (+0/-0)

Good!

[ - ] dulcima 3 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 08:39:53 ago (+3/-0)

Sounds like something we're all going to have to get used to, hurricane or not.

[ - ] Clubberlang 1 point 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 17:51:41 ago (+1/-0)

Hand rubbing intensifies

[ - ] deleted 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 08:42:09 ago (+0/-0)

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[ - ] Gowithit 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 09:45:50 ago (+0/-0)

There was a guy on voat forever ago that when that census thing was going around said " mark yourself as minority." To get as many people in your area to do so because minority areas would get first priority on anything.

Did you mark the census white?

[ - ] totes_magotes 5 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 09:23:23 ago (+6/-1)

IF your power is out, power is out for other people. If it's because of a storm, it's out for a lot of people.

Grow the fuck up and deal with it.

[ - ] deleted 3 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 09:44:40 ago (+3/-0)*

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[ - ] diggernicks 3 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 10:01:21 ago (+3/-0)

Hey thats me nigger

Don't get us confused

[ - ] Swej_Ehtsag 3 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 10:42:19 ago (+3/-0)

Just because 99% of your ancestors survived without electricity and the only reason you exist is because of them and their abilities to survive, doesn't mean you shouldn't immediately give up and die, ending a bloodline that goes back over 100,000 years because it's dark and scary at night without lights.

[ - ] deleted 2 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 11:21:58 ago (+2/-0)

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[ - ] Swej_Ehtsag 3 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 15:09:58 ago (+3/-0)

The only reason our ancestors survived the last 100,000 years to produce us, was because they killed and defeated those that tried to do them harm.

[ - ] GlowNiggerDick 7 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 08:52:07 ago (+7/-0)

It's completely normal. In 2004 we lost power for 10 days. Just go drive around there are linemen busting their ass all over the place. We got power back last night. Good luck today bro it's gonna be a hot one.

[ - ] bobdole9 8 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 08:52:14 ago (+8/-0)

Would imagine crews need to verify the integrity of the infrastructure before making the lines live. Electrifying standing water or something catching fire is not ideal.

Or, lazy niggers.

[ - ] totes_magotes 2 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 09:25:27 ago (+4/-2)

That's literally a nothing job. All they have to do is basically touch a measuring tool to the line and it will energize it enough to read electrical flow and it will tell them if there's a break, how far, which direction. It can do this by reading the amount coming back (filling the pipe) and how long it takes to come back (distance). It's not rocket science yet it is utterly astounding how people don't know this. They act like it's still some kind of 1960s bullshit.

[ - ] MasklessTheGreat 4 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 09:52:59 ago (+5/-1)

You got a downvote. Lol The device you are referring to is called a time domain reflectometer. It works by sending an electrical pulse and timing the echo and measuring it’s intensity. It can tell you where the break is and even where a switch or connection in the middle of a line. It’s like a radar but for electrical wires.

[ - ] bobdole9 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 13:56:27 ago (+0/-0)

@totes_magotes

For what its worth, the lazy niggers around Detroit take almost four days to restore all power if there's a storm with wind over 50mph.

The better question may be: is there enough intelligent workers to utilize the tools to efficiently fix the lines?

[ - ] totes_magotes 0 points 2.6 yearsOct 1, 2022 14:17:05 ago (+0/-0)

Are you really going to ask about their intelligence? Working with live wires that will kill them instantly? Do you really think they're putting dumbass fools on that kind of a job where a chimpout will lead to instant death? Because all it takes is one fuck up and they're gone.