NO kidding Blast, this is flyover country..if the same number of people in NYC had no power, it would be a national disaster...but like the song says, "A country boy can survive."

I'm on day three with no power, well prepared compared to some. I am having hot meals while I spoke to a guy at work today who had PB and crackers last night for dinner.

Some of the elderly are especially vulnerable. My wife works with one who as total electric except for one of those fake fire places that are gas. Sent her a campstove and heater today with some candles and lighter and fuel for both. Maybe it will help.