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GunnieGraves t1_j1cvk06 wrote

Lost power here, sometime in the last hour. Xmas gifts trapped in a garage I can’t get into due to electric opener. Christmas ham in danger of spoiling. And we’re supposed to host.

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Zuzublue t1_j1d0no8 wrote

You should be able to open the garage by manually pulling a red handle overhead.

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Wonderful-Sport1201 t1_j1d19k0 wrote

We have a detached garage with no other way in besides the garage doors. Can't pull the red handle if you can't get inside. It happened to me back when we were hit with sno-tober and lost power for 5 days. Good times.

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Mofiremofire t1_j1d4t8m wrote

How is there no side access door, is that even up to code?

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Zuzublue t1_j1d2vv9 wrote

Oh no! Fingers crossed you get power back soon!

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TreeEleben t1_j1df13o wrote

There are openers with battery backup for around $100. Probably a good investment if the overhead door is the only way in.

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GunnieGraves t1_j1dlzvy wrote

It’s a detached garage with no entry except the main door. There’s a lock that can be unlocked and pulled out with a cable on it that functions like the red handle. But it’s an apartment complex and maintenance controls the keys.

That said, Eversource has miraculously already restored us. There were about 1300 by me out due to a single branch in the lines so it was a quick fix and a good chunk of people back in service quickly.

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Zuzublue t1_j1dogxp wrote

Wow! A success story! Good for you!

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GunnieGraves t1_j1dr9yx wrote

Yeah I feel bad for everyone still without. I feel like I should go buy a lottery ticket or two. They’re still out there working around the corner and internet is down with no eta for restoration, but my food is staying cold, so I’m happy.

The ham will endure!

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