I understand the dilemma the OP was in. However, if the OP did not get permission from the district office prior to plugging in, then it could be considered illegal; petty theft (Unless there is some district policy that allows this.)? I know the OP, and probably most of us, would consider this particular scenario somewhat of an "emergency". But, if reported, this could have turned into an embarrassing event, and maybe an arrest. As a minimum, the OP should probably have called the district after the fact to offer some remuneration. Maybe it would be a good idea for a resident to talk to the district for a verbal blanket approval for future "emergencies" such as this one.
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