[trisham]

I have backup, somewhat, in that I have a wood stove (heat and cooking) and lamps (light). That still leaves me without running water...until I can afford a generator for standby.

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I've been thinking about this issue for some time, but keep putting off doing anything about it. This may be a good time. We have a well, and when the power if off, we have no water.

Of course, being without Free Republic is far worse. :)

[Loud Mime]

Machiavelli firmly advised that when times were good to prepare for bad. It’s the only advice of his that Clinton ignored.

I fear that the shutdown of cities, if possible, will be partnered with another act and a terrible motive. Such a move would not be “for fun.” It will be for power or money.

[maine-iac7]

What I'd really like, even more than a generator - that will only power up as long as gas is available - is an all weather pump on my well. I did put on a regular one - but it won't operate in winter...(Love Lehman's Catalog)

[cgbg]

We have a well, and when the power if off, we have no water.

As part of my "overreaction" to Y2K I moved out to the country and bought property that had wood stoves and a large pond.

I have only had to go out there and fill water containers once in the eight years since, but it is comforting to know it is out there if needed.

[WildcatClan]