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murielm99

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4. We were without water last year after the derecho.

Reply to Walleye (Reply #2)

Wed Feb 17, 2021, 08:09 AM

Feb 2021

I bought some bottled water, and we still have some of it stored, in case that happens again.

Coping with the cold has to be misery. Good luck to everyone in Texas. Stay safe.

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At least for the moment... [View all] Trueblue Texan Feb 2021 OP

Aw, man... Trueblue Texan Feb 2021 #1

Wow. I feel for you.I Lost power for 4 days last summer after a tornado Walleye Feb 2021 #2

We were without water last year after the derecho. murielm99 Feb 2021 #4

I'm sorry mountain grammy Feb 2021 #3

Gas generators PJMcK Feb 2021 #5

Thx for the info! Trueblue Texan Feb 2021 #6

Good luck with this storm! PJMcK Feb 2021 #7

Get one that puts out a pure sine wave UpInArms Feb 2021 #8

Congratulations! How long were you out? Squinch Feb 2021 #9

Rolling blackouts... Trueblue Texan Feb 2021 #13

That is truly terrifying with clients like that. Glad you're there Squinch Feb 2021 #15

I hope your power comes back on soon. Lonestarblue Feb 2021 #10

This reminds me so much of the ice storm we had here about ten years ago Laha Feb 2021 #11

I'm relieved and happy for you. ancianita Feb 2021 #12

What part of Texas? I have a son in San Marcos. He can't get the phone powered and I do not know I LizBeth Feb 2021 #14

At least150 miles northeast of San Marcos... Trueblue Texan Feb 2021 #16

+1. Thanks. I have been talking to him. He says people in his town is getting it but not his street LizBeth Feb 2021 #17