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To: heleny

I would think they would have generator back-up especially since it happened before.


3 posted on 07/18/2006 6:39:10 PM PDT by sgtbono2002 (The fourth estate is a fifth column.)
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To: sgtbono2002

Heck, *two* generators, in case one doesn't start, for that function.


7 posted on 07/18/2006 6:40:37 PM PDT by FreedomPoster (Guns themselves are fairly robust; their chief enemies are rust and politicians) (NRA)
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To: sgtbono2002
I would think they would have generator back-up especially since it happened before.

An April 19, 2006, NBC article linked from today's article was about a power outage in the San Diego radar control center. They had backup power, so they were only out for a few seconds. I find it hard to believe there isn't a similar system in Palmdale.

Also, although power usage is high due to weather, demand has not exceeded supply, nor have there been rolling blackouts this year.

21 posted on 07/18/2006 6:51:23 PM PDT by heleny
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To: sgtbono2002

As far as I know it's an unmaned facility.

All the personel were moved to Mirimar a few years ago and operate all the equipment remotly.


26 posted on 07/18/2006 6:53:40 PM PDT by dalereed
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