No electricity / myLot

By G

Philippines

November 7, 2024 10:02pm CST

I believe we're under signal number 2 here in my province, yet there’s no rain, just the occasional strong gust of wind. Currently, we’re without electricity, and I can’t quite figure out why. Surprisingly, during the last strong typhoon, we didn’t experience any power outages. It seems odd that we’re facing one now when the weather is relatively calm. Maybe they’re doing some repairs or maybe there are other reasons behind it. Thankfully, I managed to cook lunch on my electric stove before the power went out.

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rakski

@rakski (156547)

• Philippines

8 Nov 24

your work is not affected?

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rakski

@rakski (156547)

• Philippines

8 Nov 24

@freelancermariagrace that is great and timely

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@freelancermariagrace (29342)

• Philippines

8 Nov 24

Good thing, I do not have work today, my friend :)

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@freelancermariagrace (29342)

• Philippines

8 Nov 24

@rakski Yes. How are you today?

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (122238)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

8 Nov 24

I am sure that the power company is working on repairing the electrical power lines.

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George B Vieto

@Deepizzaguy (122238)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

8 Nov 24

@freelancermariagrace In my case the power goes out due to either an auto accident wrecking a power grid or high winds.

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@freelancermariagrace (29342)

• Philippines

9 Nov 24

@Deepizzaguy Yes, it’s a good thing it was restored after two hours.

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@freelancermariagrace (29342)

• Philippines

8 Nov 24

That is also my assumption. Power is now back.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (153529)

• India

8 Nov 24

It is routine here for load shedding but we have a Home UPS that takes care when power goes off

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@freelancermariagrace (29342)

• Philippines

8 Nov 24

I understand. It used to be common here, but they have resolved the issue. Maybe there is a problem again with the grid.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (84823)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

8 Nov 24

I live in Florida, and power outages are very common. Sometimes we won't lose power during a storm and sometimes we will. Sometimes you never know. Power works on grids. Your house is attached to a grid. Damage could've occoured somewhere you can't see. Once it's safe to do so, your power company will work to repair the damage.

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@freelancermariagrace (29342)

• Philippines

8 Nov 24

I understand. Do you have a generator at home? Thank you for explaining, Kayla. The power has now been restored.

amnabas

@amnabas (14877)

• Karachi, Pakistan

8 Nov 24

I hope the electricity restores soon.

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amnabas

@amnabas (14877)

• Karachi, Pakistan

8 Nov 24

@freelancermariagrace thats quite long.

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@freelancermariagrace (29342)

• Philippines

8 Nov 24

@amnabas Yes

@freelancermariagrace (29342)

• Philippines

8 Nov 24

Yes, it was restored two hours ago. :)

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (382326)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Nov 24

Our power very occasionally goes out. Sometimes a vehicle hits a light pole and that's enough to stop the power till the technician repairs the line.

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@freelancermariagrace (29342)

• Philippines

8 Nov 24

It's great to hear that the power is stable in your area, Judy.

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Amber

@AmbiePam (120979)

• United States

8 Nov 24

Usually, if it is calm outside, and my electricity goes out, it can be because a tree fell, too many people were using too much electricity, or some poor soul crashed into a transformer.