Power out in NY and elsewhere?

lord of the mark · August 14, 2003, 16:41

Heard that ABC news reports power outages in NYC and northern NJ. CNN says in Chicago and Detroit as well. Anyone else hear anything? Any word from our posters in those areas? GePap has gone quiet all of a sudden.

Japher · August 14, 2003, 16:44

If your power is not on please post

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Andrew1999 · August 14, 2003, 16:48

This is from CBC (Canada)

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Power disaster hits North America
Last Updated Thu, 14 Aug 2003 16:44:29
TORONTO - A power outage such as North American hasn't seen in almost 40 years has crippled huge areas of Canada and the United States. Industry, government and transportation have ground to a complete halt. There's no clear explanation why the power is out.

So far it isn't clear just how extensive the outage is - but reports of power cuts have been reported all the way from Chicago to New York and from Ottawa to Washington.

The disaster struck just after 4:15 p.m. ET and with the afternoon rush hour about to hit, it looks as if traffic gridlock is about to hit every major urban centre including, Toronto, Montreal, New York, Chicago and Detroit.

In November 1965 a blackout struck eastern Canada and the northeast U.S. turning out the lights for more than 13 hours.

OK, who tripped over the extension cord?

lord of the mark · August 14, 2003, 16:50

"So far it isn't clear just how extensive the outage is - but reports of power cuts have been reported all the way from Chicago to New York and from Ottawa to Washington. "

I'm in DC and its fine here, but i did just save my work

Richelieu · August 14, 2003, 16:51

I work in Ottawa but i live in Gatineau, on Quebec's side of the river. I just got home and saw this on CNN. Everything is fine over here but i tried to call at work and got no answer. I'm guessing they sent everybody home.

Defiant · August 14, 2003, 16:52

Central Wisconsin online.

http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/08/14/pow...age/index.html

Harry Seldon · August 14, 2003, 16:53

All I could find:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp...nguage=printer

from drudgereport.com

SpencerH · August 14, 2003, 16:56

Mings gone. Now's our chance to seize power

JohnT · August 14, 2003, 16:57

Knoxville TN checking in.

JohnT · August 14, 2003, 16:58

Here's thanking God that the flight was yesterday.

Japher · August 14, 2003, 16:59

California doesn't have power failures we just have political failures that get our lights turned out

Chemical Ollie · August 14, 2003, 16:59

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Originally posted by SpencerH
Mings gone. Now's our chance to seize power

Don't! When he's back, he will come for you...

Harry Seldon · August 14, 2003, 17:00

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Originally posted by SpencerH
Mings gone. Now's our chance to seize power

AAAAHHHHHH!!! Prank Caller! Prank Caller!!

lord of the mark · August 14, 2003, 17:01

heard that Niagra Mohawk grid is down. Not sure why that would impact HydroQuebec, though.

Richelieu · August 14, 2003, 17:02

*thinks he saw a lemming running across the thread*

Japher · August 14, 2003, 17:03

I'm not afraid of Ming

*japher says hidding behind SpencerH*

Richelieu · August 14, 2003, 17:04

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Originally posted by lord of the mark
heard that Niagra Mohawk grid is down. Not sure why that would impact HydroQuebec, though.

It wouldn't. That's why i'm posting even though my coworkers on the other side of the river can't.
They're on Hydro One over there (form. Hydro Ontario)

Chemical Ollie · August 14, 2003, 17:06

Is that the reason this board is so silent tonight?

lord of the mark · August 14, 2003, 17:06

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Originally posted by Richelieu

It wouldn't. That's why i'm posting even though my coworkers on the other side of the river can't.
They're on Hydro One over there (form. Hydro Ontario)

but news reports indicate Montreal is down.

Richelieu · August 14, 2003, 17:09

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Originally posted by lord of the mark

but news reports indicate Montreal is down.

I think someone messed up. French Canadian TV is (mostly) based in Montreal and they're all live and reporting about the story.

lord of the mark · August 14, 2003, 17:11

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Originally posted by Richelieu

I think someone messed up. French Canadian TV is (mostly)based in Montrealand and they're all live and reporting about the story.

good - seems like theres some exageration. DC, Montreal, Chicago all seem to be up despite preliminary reports.

DinoDoc · August 14, 2003, 17:11

Is Poly's server in Canada or Texas?

notyoueither · August 14, 2003, 17:12

Texas

Richelieu · August 14, 2003, 17:14

I thought they were in Toronto but apparently not.

Local news is showing images from downtown Ottawa. Major traffic jams! Ouch!
I finished at 3:30: just in time to get here without any problems.

lord of the mark · August 14, 2003, 17:14

"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A New York State official said the Niagara Mohawk power grid overloaded on Thursday, causing a massive power outage, CNN reported, and New York Major Michael Bloomberg said it was likely a natural occurrence.

"It may be well into the evening before power comes back on," Bloomberg told the U.S. cable television network. He said smoke from a Consolidated Edison Inc. plant in the city was due to the plant's automatic shutdown, not to a fire, as had been reported.

He said, "I can tell you 100 percent sure that there is no evidence as of this moment whatsoever of any terrorism."

A massive power outage swept across swaths of the eastern United States and Canada on Thursday, leaving sections of New York, Detroit, Cleveland and Toronto without electricity, witnesses said.

It was not immediately clear whether the Niagara Mohawk problem caused the wider outage. "

DinoDoc · August 14, 2003, 17:16

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Originally posted by notyoueither
Texas

Chemical Ollie · August 14, 2003, 17:16

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Originally posted by DinoDoc
Is Poly's server in Canada or Texas?

I thought it was in Mark G's room?

Japher · August 14, 2003, 17:17

Bloomer's cracks me up, everytime something happens he just blurts out "terrorism, it's not terrorism, but it is an attack on American ppl, but not terrorism..."

He needs to keep his mout shut.

Grrr · August 14, 2003, 17:22

lol. What's the bet those evil terrorists got their hacksaws and gear out, and took out a few mains power lines, just for the hell of it.

JohnT · August 14, 2003, 17:23

Laura tells me she's seeing parts of a power plant in flames on CNN.