Yeah I’m hopeful the power isn’t an issue at all, it’s definitely possible that all will be fine. I have cameras at the apartment so if the power goes out I figured I’ll lose that connection and know then. If it’s out for more than a few hours we have some backup plans in place. Thanks again for your help, have a safe and happy holiday weekend!!

The cats do not do well in their carriers and we usually medicate them beforehand for vet visits. We sealed the windows and they’re good with food and water. I’m not terribly concerned and think they’ll be fine at 2.5 days for sure. I do feel bad going home for a couple hours just to leave them again for my extended family’s christmas plans next week for another couple days but they’ll be okay with each other and by then the weather won’t be so shit. Thanks for your input!

We decided not to create any more chaos for them and sealed all the windows with blankets and insulated curtains. Left them plenty of food and water and gave them their favorite wet food before we left. My partner is going to check on them Sunday morning. I think we made the right call being with our families the next couple days and the cats are going to fine – our place runs pretty warm and I don’t think one day in 55-60° will be bad. All is good. Thanks for your tips though, I appreciate it!

This is definitely a possibility I’d just feel so bad distressing them. My parents have a cat too so they’d have to stay in my room, I’d much rather just have someone check on them but I don’t even know if my neighbors would be willing.

I didn’t even think of this but now I feel sick ugh. I have neighbors in the house but I don’t really know them, thinking about slipping a note under their doors with my number?? Just so they can keep me posted should the power go out? Should I leave them a key too? I’m so stressed about this whole situation.