The Great Georgia Blackout of, Like, Tuesday Afternoon: A Totally Unofficial Report
Hey folks, gather 'round the non-electric campfire for some hot gossip (well, not literally, because no power means no working lighters). We're here to talk about the burning question on everyone's mind: how many Georgians are currently rocking the flashlight look?
According to Georgia Power, the number hovering around "without power" is a cool 2,474. That might sound like a lot of folks fumbling for the fridge in the dark, but compared to the state's total customers (a whopping 2,699,859), it's a flashlight flick in the bucket.
Now, before you start hoarding all the non-perishables at the store, there are a few things to keep in mind:
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- This is a tiny blackout, people. We're talking inconveniences like warm beer and canceled Netflix binges, not the apocalypse.
- Georgia Power's got their A-team on it. Those line crews are like lightning in a bottle (though hopefully not literal lightning, because that might be how we got here).
- Enjoy the break from the screens! Dust off that board game you haven't touched since, you know, the last blackout.
But hey, if you're one of the unlucky 2,474, don't fret! Here are some solidarity tips to get you through this first-world inconvenience:
- Bust out the board games (or card games, or that puzzle you never finished). Get your game on without the glow!
- Flashlight tag in the backyard! It's like childhood all over again, minus the skinned knees (hopefully).
- Unleash your inner chef! Who needs a fancy electric stove when you've got the ingenuity of a campfire chef (with adult supervision, of course).
Remember, this too shall pass. In the meantime, stay cool, stay positive, and maybe crack open a glow stick for some ambiance.
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How to check if there's a power outage in your area?
- Georgia Power's website has a nifty outage map: [outage map georgia power ON Georgia Power outagemap.georgiapower.com]
- You can also download their app for outage updates.
How to report a power outage?
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- Georgia Power has you covered there too: [report outage georgia power ON Georgia Power outagemap.georgiapower.com]
How to prepare for a power outage?
- Stock up on some non-perishable food and bottled water (but don't go overboard, we're not facing the zombie apocalypse... yet).
- Have a battery-powered flashlight or headlamp handy.
- Keep a charged portable phone charger in case your devices start to die.
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