[hoagy62]

I was watching CNN (I’ll repent later) and they said the reason ConEd gave was that it’ll reduce the damage from salt water. Most of the power cables are underground. They said that if there is power going through them and the salt water shorts them out, it’s worse than if the cables get soaked with NO power going through them.

I’m not sure if that explanation makes sense, but it’s what they said.

[Miss Didi]

Thanks for that CNN report, that does make sense. That’s why the subway system was shut down, too. They fear future damage from the salt water. I’d better make more coffee just in case Bloomie changes his mind.

[mojitojoe]

The looters are thanking them.