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  1. rocketsjudoka

    rocketsjudoka Contributing Member
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    Another important thing. Texas houses aren't built with the same insulation requirements that houses are up in the north and also will run water pipes using PVC where they can be exposed to cold. Even without that with rolling blackouts and insufficient heat your pipes could freeze and burst.

    Leave your taps running just a trickle. This will keep water moving in your pipes so they won't freeze.
     
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    Came to the inlaws since it's 52 degrees in my living room with no electricity and got tired of eating snacks. Most of my healthcare coworkers are stuck at work.
     
  3. Xerobull

    Xerobull You son of a b!tch! I'm in!

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    I didn’t even lose power during Harvey. Get off my lawn!
     
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    okay well mine is gasoline powered. No diesel. sounds like I’m good.
     
  5. STR8Thugg

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    good to know you’re preserving your phone battery for essential needs only
     
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    Austin Energy can eat a dick. I haven’t had power all damn day in the 78703
     
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  7. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Not sure if you're serious, but do not run a gas powered generator indoors.
     
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    Definitely trolling
     
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  9. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Just wanted to make sure. I'd feel guilty if you woke up dead. :)
     
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    Lost power again around 7:30. We had our house up to 65 degrees when it went out. Currently at 60.
     
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  12. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    I was counting on someone posting that
     
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    It looks like things are still going to be rough for a few more days. With continual loss of power and water. Will emphasize again dressing in layers to keep warm.

    If you have UnderArmor other type athletic shirts that wick moisture it actually is very good in cold weather. As keeping moisture from building up near your skin helps to keep that clammy feeling you get when cold. Wearing that as the first layer is a good start. next would be something like a long sleeve T-shirt and followed with a hoodie sweatshirt and a cap to keep your head warm. On your legs if you have UnderArmor shorts or leggings is a good first layer following by a sweat pants. Socks are very important and you can wear a thinner short sock and then a thicker tube sock over those. If you go outside you can put a wind breaker over this and jeans over the sweat pants and you'll be pretty warm.

    I've worn pretty much this outfit with snow pants, boots and snow gloves to go out and shovel snow in weather as cold as -2 F and been fine.
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    Another reminder that if you're out in the snow when you get back inside change any clothes that has gotten snow and ice on it.
     
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    Also make sure you stay hydrated. Hot drinks like tea and hot soup are pretty good for that.
     
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    Even the rich have no power. I’ve got a rental property on W 29th, home was built in the 40s and has no insulation. Renters must be freezing lol
     
  16. Xerobull

    Xerobull You son of a b!tch! I'm in!

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    You have to be rich to live in Little Cali.
     
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    Just getting my power back. For NOW. 77027. Parents down in 77043. Rental property I own in 77003 never lost power, but worried about pipes bursting.

    Let my co-workers and clients in other states know I was out of commission and things were in bad shape in Houston. They asked me if the weather was really THAT bad, and my honest response was.... no.
     
  18. DonnyMost

    DonnyMost not wrong
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    Part of that zip code is outer loop. Your whole life is a lie.
     
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    Here in Southwest Austin we had water come up through our wood floors last week from a pipe in the foundation suddenly developing a leak after 25 years, so half the floors in the house are ripped up. Then after 72+ hours of the “remediation” guys running terrifically loud machines sucking the moisture out while we hid in our master bedroom (unaffected) with the dog, they all depart and this insane weather hits.

    So half the place is the concrete foundation for a floor, boxes of stuff everywhere, and our house that looked great inside a few days ago looks wreaked. Chaos reigns, yet we feel lucky. We’ve only had 2 power outages, each for about an hour, all the faucets inside and out are dripping, while we stare out our windows at 6” of snow covering god knows how much ice. Surely this weather has to return to a semblance of normal soon.

    Best of luck to everyone.
     
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    Oak Hill area hasn't been affected at all. Running water and electricity. Still opting for candle use and using media on phone or laptop I can unplug from wall until it runs low.
     

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