This article from CBS news is about 90% people complaining about the lack of power in the Long Island area, and 10% of why it's out. But still, worth reading...
Almost 13 days after Sandy made landfall, some residents are still without power. There have been rallys across the Long Island area where people are voicing their opinions loud and clear about their lack of power. Some calling for the energy company to just "fix a pole"... as if it were that easy.
It truly is unfortunate that we are seeing these people without power almost two weeks later but I feel it's important to look at this story from a mitigation aspect not just to appease the complainers.
The article goes on to discuss how many NYC power companies, similar to most individuals, were simply not ready for the storm. According to the aricle, they are a bit lost, and there is no coordinated effort to bring energy back. Companies like Long Island Power Agency and Con Edison have already restored power to nearly 98% of the almost 2.7 million without power just last week. It's not like they're not making progress, its just not quite fast enough.
This is a good way for energy companies to learn how NOT to prepare and react to a natural disaster like Sandy. Although in disasters hitting metropolitan areas, restoring power to that many people can definitely be a challenge.
Hopefully the citizens outlined in the story will regain power in the next few days, and the further recovery process can begin.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57548066/sandy-tempers-heated-among-new-yorkers-still-in-the-cold/
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