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National Grid Shuts Off Gas A Week AFTER Storm! | |
| Frater Offer Upgrade  User ID: 27113688  United States11/06/2012 10:09 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 27130487  United Kingdom11/06/2012 10:28 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They are shutting off the gas to houses in areas when the electricity supply is about to be restored to prevent the possibility of spontaneous fires in houses with water damaged power systems. As soon as power is restored for a few house the gas supply will be unlocked. New Jersey Natural Gas said it would shut off gas to the hurricane-damaged barrier islands south of Point Pleasant Beach to Seaside Park, as well as Long Beach Island, affecting 28,000 customers. Electricity will be restored to the area once the gas is shut down, the company said. [link to www.nbcnewyork.com] |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 17868616 United States11/06/2012 10:30 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | My daughter lives in NYC and they ran out of oil (her heat source) in her large apartment building that was NOT in the evacuation zone! Her landlord told her the oil delivery is being delayed because of the hurricane???? Large apartment building... Really? |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 11332100 United States11/06/2012 10:34 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Judethz Israel is Eternal User ID: 20521597 United Kingdom11/06/2012 10:37 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 25180363 United States11/06/2012 10:37 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Get a grip. People have lost their lives and their homes in this storm. So you're are put out a little. Grow up. You still have a home. What about the people in Breezy and on the Jersey Shore ? I'm sure they would love to trade places with you. Would you rather have your house blow up when your neighbor has a gas leak ? |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 27132632 United States11/06/2012 10:43 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| stillhere User ID: 26842649 United States11/06/2012 10:48 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Am I to understand that the Gas Company just shut the gas off at your home, but you got it back on? So it isn't that they shut the gas off to the whole neighborhood? I'd still think they are doing the prudent thing. It is good you know the dangers and how your appliances work--but many people don't. If your neighbor's home caught fire it could burn your whole neighborhood down. If you help a neighbor turn their gas on I'd make sure they have done what is required to keep your whole neighborhood safe. Trying times--but hopefully a wake-up call to everyone in the country to what a major power grid failure would be like--weeks of months---Prepare.  "You can bend it and twist it... You can misuse and abuse it... But even God cannot change the Truth.” Michael Levy |
| skyblau User ID: 26844291 United States11/06/2012 10:48 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
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| SpookyWatcher User ID: 23559912 United States11/06/2012 11:12 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | So I come home after work to my my devastation; no power but expect the usually reliable natural gas for cooking a late dinner... Quoting: Frater No Gas, stove doesn't work at all. So I fire up the generator, turn on the electric radiators, all is good for the moment. This morning no gas, can't boil water to make coffee, OK so ever adaptable and resilliant (and it's been really trying!), I procede to boil water on the BBQ. Stupidly I grab the meatl handle on the pot and get a fortunately mild burn, severe cursing ensued and then I notice my neighbors gas meter has a big lock thing on it. I lost it, which i rarely do, went to my meter found the same big lock thing on it, swared profusely and proceded to turn it into scrap metal with a vengance in about thirty seconds (I'm an aircraft mechanic). The thing was about as tough as a master padlock. I resisted the urge to do the same to my neighbors and he can do that if he wants, he's capable. So anyway for 7 days following Sandy I've had gas and now they turn it off? If they really cared they have swam down here and turned it off during the storm or the day after. WTF? Like i havn't been in the basement and turned the gas off to the flooded devices 6 days ago... Really pissed me off but am now drinking coffee made on the stove :) I'll live with the ramifications if any, they can bill me for the lock. Best Wishes, Frater  Great Job! There'd be hell to pay if I didnt get my coffee too.SpookyWatcher |
| Super Bowl Dave User ID: 14634326 United States11/06/2012 11:14 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Don't forget, Sandy was a gift from above for Obama. It's like saying a nuke going off would be a "gift from above" if it helped their messiah in the polls. NBC NEWS' SAVANNAH GUTHRIE: HURRICANE MOMENT 'HANDED TO OBAMA FROM ABOVE' [link to www.breitbart.com] |
| Blue Skies User ID: 19168576 United States11/06/2012 11:18 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | What did they say when you called them? I believe they shut it of for emergency reasons, while they are fixing something else. Its like when they are fixing power lines they have to shut of certain ares so they can complete the problem. Then they restore power to everyone on the same line. Its not an easy task....Hang in there. :kitten on fence: |
| TraderRob User ID: 3560801 United States11/06/2012 11:19 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Don't forget, Sandy was a gift from above for Obama. Quoting: Super Bowl Dave It's like saying a nuke going off would be a "gift from above" if it helped their messiah in the polls. NBC NEWS' SAVANNAH GUTHRIE: HURRICANE MOMENT 'HANDED TO OBAMA FROM ABOVE' [link to www.breitbart.com] I wonder why Drudge is not pounding on the continued desperation of people in the impacted areas... he has switched over to election coverage when he still has an ooppourtunity to bring the issue to the public. |
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| CE1 ***** User ID: 21253655 United States11/06/2012 11:52 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The storm is heading in the direction of the NE. This time, it could be slower and remain in the area longer. I suggest you pack up and position yourself with a bunch of 5 gallon cans filled w/High Octane Gas. Secure some HEET to make a stove. [link to zenstoves.net] CE Last Edited by CE1 on 11/06/2012 11:54 AM |
| CE1 ***** User ID: 21253655 United States11/06/2012 11:53 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The storm is heading in the direction of the NE. This time, it could be slower and remain in the area longer. Quoting: CE1 I suggest you pack up and position yourself with a bunch of 5 gallon cans filled w/High Octane Gas. Secure some HEET to make a stove. [link to zenstoves.net] CE |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 27137435  Kenya11/06/2012 11:59 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | So I come home after work to my my devastation; no power but expect the usually reliable natural gas for cooking a late dinner... Quoting: Frater No Gas, stove doesn't work at all. So I fire up the generator, turn on the electric radiators, all is good for the moment. This morning no gas, can't boil water to make coffee, OK so ever adaptable and resilliant (and it's been really trying!), I procede to boil water on the BBQ. Stupidly I grab the meatl handle on the pot and get a fortunately mild burn, severe cursing ensued and then I notice my neighbors gas meter has a big lock thing on it. I lost it, which i rarely do, went to my meter found the same big lock thing on it, swared profusely and proceded to turn it into scrap metal with a vengance in about thirty seconds (I'm an aircraft mechanic). The thing was about as tough as a master padlock. I resisted the urge to do the same to my neighbors and he can do that if he wants, he's capable. So anyway for 7 days following Sandy I've had gas and now they turn it off? If they really cared they have swam down here and turned it off during the storm or the day after. WTF? Like i havn't been in the basement and turned the gas off to the flooded devices 6 days ago... Really pissed me off but am now drinking coffee made on the stove :) I'll live with the ramifications if any, they can bill me for the lock. Best Wishes, Frater That's the spirit Frater. Have to be able to smile through the BS. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 27121505 United States11/06/2012 12:06 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | So I come home after work to my my devastation; no power but expect the usually reliable natural gas for cooking a late dinner... Quoting: Frater No Gas, stove doesn't work at all. So I fire up the generator, turn on the electric radiators, all is good for the moment. This morning no gas, can't boil water to make coffee, OK so ever adaptable and resilliant (and it's been really trying!), I procede to boil water on the BBQ. Stupidly I grab the meatl handle on the pot and get a fortunately mild burn, severe cursing ensued and then I notice my neighbors gas meter has a big lock thing on it. I lost it, which i rarely do, went to my meter found the same big lock thing on it, swared profusely and proceded to turn it into scrap metal with a vengance in about thirty seconds (I'm an aircraft mechanic). The thing was about as tough as a master padlock. I resisted the urge to do the same to my neighbors and he can do that if he wants, he's capable. So anyway for 7 days following Sandy I've had gas and now they turn it off? If they really cared they have swam down here and turned it off during the storm or the day after. WTF? Like i havn't been in the basement and turned the gas off to the flooded devices 6 days ago... Really pissed me off but am now drinking coffee made on the stove :) I'll live with the ramifications if any, they can bill me for the lock. Best Wishes, Frater I'm with you 100% buddy. That's reasonable action and self reliance in action. |
| --Voltaic-- User ID: 1405546 United States11/06/2012 12:06 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Man, that sucks big time. Honestly, I am really going to remember this for future reference. Guard dog? Chain? Meter? lol I wonder if it is legal to put your own lock around the shut offs? Keeping them out until they talk to you personally. Do your absolute best and the rest is fate. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 27121505 United States11/06/2012 12:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Man, that sucks big time. Honestly, I am really going to remember this for future reference. Quoting: --Voltaic-- Guard dog? Chain? Meter? lol I wonder if it is legal to put your own lock around the shut offs? Keeping them out until they talk to you personally. Yeah, taking the comment from someone above into account -- get the same model lock and lock your service in the ON position. Guess they did it wrong on your house, oops. |
| --Voltaic-- User ID: 1405546 United States11/06/2012 12:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Man, that sucks big time. Honestly, I am really going to remember this for future reference. Quoting: --Voltaic-- Guard dog? Chain? Meter? lol I wonder if it is legal to put your own lock around the shut offs? Keeping them out until they talk to you personally. Yeah, taking the comment from someone above into account -- get the same model lock and lock your service in the ON position. Guess they did it wrong on your house, oops. Exactly Do your absolute best and the rest is fate. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 26692998 United States11/06/2012 12:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Get a grip. People have lost their lives and their homes in this storm. So you're are put out a little. Grow up. You still have a home. What about the people in Breezy and on the Jersey Shore ? I'm sure they would love to trade places with you. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 25180363 Would you rather have your house blow up when your neighbor has a gas leak ? My daughter lives on the Jersey Shore. Word is that they won't be back in their homes, if there is no damage, or if they're still standing, for 6-8 months. She's not complaining...just going with the flow. My grandson's school was 9 miles away. The roads to the school are destroyed. Now they will have to drive around 20 miles to his school...whenever it opens. No word yet. |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 3405890 United States11/06/2012 12:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | So I come home after work to my my devastation; no power but expect the usually reliable natural gas for cooking a late dinner... Quoting: Frater No Gas, stove doesn't work at all. So I fire up the generator, turn on the electric radiators, all is good for the moment. This morning no gas, can't boil water to make coffee, OK so ever adaptable and resilliant (and it's been really trying!), I procede to boil water on the BBQ. Stupidly I grab the meatl handle on the pot and get a fortunately mild burn, severe cursing ensued and then I notice my neighbors gas meter has a big lock thing on it. I lost it, which i rarely do, went to my meter found the same big lock thing on it, swared profusely and proceded to turn it into scrap metal with a vengance in about thirty seconds (I'm an aircraft mechanic). The thing was about as tough as a master padlock. I resisted the urge to do the same to my neighbors and he can do that if he wants, he's capable. So anyway for 7 days following Sandy I've had gas and now they turn it off? If they really cared they have swam down here and turned it off during the storm or the day after. WTF? Like i havn't been in the basement and turned the gas off to the flooded devices 6 days ago... Really pissed me off but am now drinking coffee made on the stove :) I'll live with the ramifications if any, they can bill me for the lock. Best Wishes, Frater Where are you located Frater? |
