Re: major storm + Power outages


Stevie wrote:
> Hi there
> If you watched the Rose Parade yesterday, it was pretty accurate on the
> storm. what they didn't tell you was that several areas had major power
> outages--including mine.. and that meant we were without power for just
> about 12 hours.. and it was getting pretty freaky about 7 PM last night
> when we were told it could be 8:30 AM before we had power.
> No tv. no nothing other than books (no problem there) got my office cleaned
> up .. dumped paper, organized biz cards.. no cars thanks to elec garage door
> opener.
> SO is going to do something about getting the electrician to hook up the
> generator PRONTO!!
> glad that the power came back on last night as I have allergy tests this AM
> and didn't want to go in looking like a drudge
>
> Stevie

Stevie, there's a release on your garage door opener (usually a rope or
handle hanging from the main 'pull' mechanism) which will allow you to
open your garage door manually. It's worth checking out so you'll know
how to do it in an emergency.

Linda

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