You're probably not far off Susan. I spent time on the weekend in an area that was on it's fourth day without power and people were going a little wrangy. No lights, no heat, no flushing toilets, no elevators, no traffic lights, no tv, take-out food and ice from a nearby town, having to charge iphones in the car...
It was fascinating to listen to. Made me wonder what would happen if it was on a larger scale, was longer lasting and or if it involved more damage or injuries.