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Paladin

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5. Internet came back on this morning; glad to be back on DU.

Reply to LetMyPeopleVote (Original post)

Tue Jul 9, 2024, 10:25 AM

Jul 2024

We did all right. Lots and lots of fallen tree leaves and small branches. 2.2 million people without power---including 5 of our family members in the area; they stayed with us last night, enjoying our generator-sourced air conditioning.

Hope that's it for tropical storms in our area, this season.

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Beryl Survivors-please check in [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 OP

Good to hear from you Bayard Jul 2024 #1

Glad to now you're ok... slightlv Jul 2024 #2

Doing ok, lost power right after Mersky Jul 2024 #3

At 11AM I lost internet, cell phone coverage and Cable TV LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #4

Internet came back on this morning; glad to be back on DU. Paladin Jul 2024 #5

I did not get internet until 6 last night. We still have spotty or no cell coverage. LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #6

Houston-area generator salespeople have to be loving this. (nt) Paladin Jul 2024 #7

It took 18 months to get my generator following the 2021 freeze LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #8

I'm trying to convince my husband - TBF Jul 2024 #13

I need the generator due to the insulin I store and due to using a CPAP LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #14

That's an excellent point regarding resale value - TBF Jul 2024 #15

My oldest child got power about two hours ago LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #9

Ack! Sitting at Pappasitos on FM1960 Humble txwhitedove Jul 2024 #10

I am sorry LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #11

Update: on DU from home this am, but spotty. txwhitedove Jul 2024 #16

Brazoria County - present TBF Jul 2024 #12