Why do they report power outages on TV?

hi -  Why do they report power outages on TV?
India
April 1, 2007 5:23am CST
Why do they report power outages on TV?
1 response
• United States
1 Apr 07
i've always wondered that myself..i guess for the people who still have power.it does seem kind of pointless if you're in a blackout area.