...and even with lights, the store might refuse to check you out -- because they don't know how without a working ( electronic) cash register.
The Cash Registers had their own UPS to keep running and not only this but they can ring up Using Cash and Credit With the Connections down. But I cannot speak for other stores.
Nobody returns flashlights during power outages. I keep about a dozen fauxtons on hand to give away.
I will be buying a few of these to pass out instead next time.
( warning thread hijack about to occur)
I'm amazed how many people are surprised by large and severe storms. Its one of the few events that is statistically guaranteed in every region, every year.
I actually asked a few people did they hear about it. I got "I just thought it was BS" Or words to that effect, more times then I could count.
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