[k2afe]

The power interruption will take time to restore this power.
Having been involved directly in 1965 in NYS, the following must happen. All power sub stations must be shut down usually manually. Next the source of power like hydro plants are the first to come back on line. As this happens major transmission substations will become active once again. Then gradually the
distribution substations will be alerted by radio to place each substaion in an orderly manner back into operation. As this happens, more generation is put on line. Since this can take several hours, the restoration will take place and all will be back to normal in a few hours. However, some will have power restored sooner than others depending on the order that is followed... k2afe

[js1138]

all will be back to normal in a few hours.

In 1965 it took until 5:00 am. In Jacksonville last April it took 17 hours to restore power to a half million homes.