Lost power

[BehindBlueI's]

I heard a transformer blow and we lost power. Why don't they put roofs over those things? Its not like this doesn't happen pretty regularly.

Luckily I've got the generator going so we still have Internet and a few lights, but I don't have enough electric heaters to keep the whole house warm. We can keep the basement nice and toasty, though. I may have to take the sleigh to the gas station depending on how long before they fix it, might as well get some bacon while I'm out.

 

[SMiller]

I am worried about the power outages that will coming Monday-Tuesday, hope all make it safe!

 

[BehindBlueI's]

OutageMap

 

[Scutter01]

They should install the non-exploding kind.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

Good to know. We're still good NE of Lawrence.

 

[woodwalker]

They should install the non-exploding kind.

Probably heard the fuse blow. Fuse protects the transformer or line.

 

[femurphy77]

Probably heard the fuse blow. Fuse protects the transformer or line.

VERY impressive when a transformer does let go. At night it's apparent from at least 35 miles away, we saw it one let go one night.

 

[pute62]

Had a girl on my FB page question why the electric company's don't knock the ice off power lines.

 

[jagee]

Good to know. We're still good NE of Lawrence.

I'm in Lawrence right by Lawrence Central HS and still have power, but a friend down the street doesn't. I guess I'm lucky.

 

[hoosierdoc]

I'm out of options and time. Generator still leaking. I thought too late to get a spare tank and just feed the fuel line from an alternate source.only thing HD had was a tank sprayer, not sure that's a good idea to hold gasoline long term.

I saw a 20' branch snap off and hit a power line just now. Another huge limb was pulling a power like down to the driveway across the street from the one I saw fall. Nasty stuff, and then the wind is going to hit.

 

[x10]

My power has been out since 1pm, On Generator power, Tree's down, Lions Laying with Lambs, its going to get ugly without power, I'm good for about 40 hours but then I have to do something

 

[dans4420]

Had a girl on my FB page question why the electric company's don't knock the ice off power lines.

yup why dont have a facebook

 

[Leo]

Doc, you got a motorcycle? It is usually handy to hook a hose to a bike. Mine holds 7-1/5 gallons, so it should keep a generator going for a while.

 

[AngryRooster]

Had a girl on my FB page question why the electric company's don't knock the ice off power lines.

Tell her she can apply for part time subcontractor work to keep the ice off. The power company will reimburse her for mileage, hair dryers, extension cords and ladders if she decides to take the job. They need help badly, all she has to do is call and ask.

 

[Redtbird]

OutageMap

Gee! Only the Indianapolis is represented as having problems. What about the rest of the damn state? Don't we count?

Pah!

PS: Not b* tching at you BehindBlueI's, just the map.

 

[printcraft]

OutageMap

If they don't get it restored soon they will have to change the link to OutrageMap.

 

[woowoo2]

Candles? Hurricane lamps? Gas stove? Hair dryer ran from the genny? Toaster oven ran from the genny?

 

[MikeDVB]

Gee! Only the Indianapolis is represented as having problems. What about the rest of the damn state? Don't we count?

Pah!

PS: Not b* tching at you BehindBlueI's, just the map.

Does Indianapolis Power & Light also provide and maintain power to 'the rest of the damn state?'

I don't think so - but I could be wrong. I'm fairly certain IPL doesn't maintain the power lines outside of their service area - I'm not sure why you would expect them to track outages outside of their service area.

If you want to know about your local area you'll need to see if your power provider has such a service/feature.

 

[mrjarrell]

Here's Duke Energy's map of the rest of the damned state.

Current Outages - Indiana Residential-Duke Energy

 

[mrjarrell]

https://indianamichiganpower.com/outages/Default.aspx?map=1