07-14-2022, 08:31 AM
Hi Rose-
the proposal was for the town to provide it's own generator and trained operators so we didn't have to wait on CL since a long outage is usually a larger area. Although this does highlight the need to evacuate when directed, many affected by outages are the result of shutting the lines down intentionally for wildfire purposes or other natural disaster. It's one of the many reasons we need folks to evacuate when asked, we won't be able to communicate as easily with those who stay behind, after the batteries are played at the switch, especially if there's no backup power like a generator. We maintain our landline intentionally.
the proposal was for the town to provide it's own generator and trained operators so we didn't have to wait on CL since a long outage is usually a larger area. Although this does highlight the need to evacuate when directed, many affected by outages are the result of shutting the lines down intentionally for wildfire purposes or other natural disaster. It's one of the many reasons we need folks to evacuate when asked, we won't be able to communicate as easily with those who stay behind, after the batteries are played at the switch, especially if there's no backup power like a generator. We maintain our landline intentionally.