They have to remind people to not call 911 for power outages

[Flaleftist]

[nycbos]

1. Jesus

You have to think that would be common sense.

To my recollection New York set of a hotline for power outages. Why don't they do that?

[marylandblue]

2. I think most.power companies have an emergency number to call

[Leith]

3. I'm Sorry, But That Made Me Laugh

Don't they know to keep the lines clear for the people who have too much water in the street and are scared of the high winds?

[Flaleftist]

4. Yes, I'm sure they get plenty of those too.

[Leith]

5. I Shouldn't Make Light of the Situation

I've been through a hurricane and a half when I lived in North Carolina. The first hit Wake County (Raleigh) full strength. Luckily I lived in an apartment built into the side of a hill with a semi-enclosed patio and front door. The second stayed on the coast, but I worked for the state government at the time and I helped the affected county offices to put their databases back together. The eastern third of the state practically drowned.

Both were terrifying - and I had protected living quarters.

Right now, my in-laws in Bradenton are experiencing Irma first hand. They live in an apartment in a building that is housing about 200 evacuees. I'm glad that they aren't alone.

[struggle4progress]

6. Please leave the lines open for folk who have run out of beer!

[clu]

7. like calling 911 for a minor fender bender

edit or not moving car off the road