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ChuckBS t1_je4247a wrote

Sounds like a transformer blew up on one of the utility poles. They’re loud as hell when they go and usually produce some impressive fire and sparks

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Uncle-Iroh1 t1_je4b3si wrote

Does anyone know when power comes back on?

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ChuckBS t1_je4bj8y wrote

You can call Dominion and report it, if they know about the outage they may have an estimated time of restoration.

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chexsmix96 t1_je4jhp1 wrote

The latest it says on dominion’s website for this area is 2 pm 😒

There goes all my refrigerated food…

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opienandm t1_je4m97y wrote

I know it’s a bit of a drive, but the Lombardy Kroger usually has dry ice for sale.

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chexsmix96 t1_je4qc8k wrote

Power had already been out for 6+ hours (since 1am) so it was already gone. But thank you!

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Charlesinrichmond t1_je4sf8j wrote

if you didn't open door, check temp inside. might be fine. A full fridge won't lose it that quickly

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chexsmix96 t1_je4t35t wrote

Oh yeah, I checked. It was almost room temp already by the time I opened it this morning. Thankfully at least the freezer should be good!

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Charlesinrichmond t1_je4th38 wrote

oh damn. That's worse than I would have guessed.

Check which stuff can't handle room. Things like condiments, eggs should be fine. I'd chuck raw meat.

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chexsmix96 t1_je4ucsm wrote

That’s what I thought too. I was reading to see how long it should last and everything I read said 4 hours. I thought that was an exaggeration. Thankfully I’m vegetarian so not too much that would go. I threw cheese and eggs in the freezer quick hoping I can salvage them 😂 Eggs are too expensive for this to happen!

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Charlesinrichmond t1_je5aree wrote

eggs should be fine. Not ideal but they don't really need refrigeration. I wouldn't worry about eggs personally or cheese given what you say.

Use your sense of smell and your best judgment, and err on the side of safety, but it doesn't sound scary considering

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