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Originally Posted by WiscoDogsDad
Happy Tuesday, all!
Hopefully this is a straightforward question with a straightforward answer.
When we lose power, in The Villages, do we simultaneously lose water pressure for the duration of the outage?
Many thanks, in advance.
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We have SECO in Linden Isle and have rarely lost power. SECO has a great reputation. We are not worried. We also have water pressure. If your water depends on a pump and is private, you might be in trouble. Not here.
Where you live is very important since some poles are still above the ground. I was without power for one week in late December and three weeks in late January in Michigan. People with large dogs and good comforters did quite well! As a result we have a small generator to run a separate refrigerator for meds, and a good cooler. We also have a small Weber grill for cooking. Our concern is more tornadoes and electrical storms, both of which can knock out power.
I am impressed with the ethics of power companies down here and quick responses.
In our seven years, the concern has been tornadoes and flooding if the TV system can not keep up with newer storms. A 1000 yr storm turned the lake in my home town into a river. Most designs are for a 100 year storm event. Check your home elevation. We are at 83 ft. Bring in your chairs and pots, charge your power banks, gas your vehicles, and fill a few jugs of water. Then find the quiet room your pets have taken over.