Recent events remind us that we can’t take the energy grid for granted
The last time the power went out was at 4:52 a.m. on Sunday morning and it was restored at 7:12 a.m. The reason I know the exact times is because I have an iSocket plugged into one of my power outlets. The device has a built-in cellular modem that sends me a text message and calls me with a recorded message when the power goes and again when it’s restored.
Because it has a cellular connection, there is no need to connect it to WiFi, and unlike WiFi, the cellular modem can work even if the power is out. WiFi will automatically stop working if the power to your modem and/or router goes out. In the event of an outage, you get a call with a recorded message plus a text message. There’s a follow-up message when the power is restored.
About a year ago. I was diagnosed with a mild case of sleep apnea, so I now sleep with a CPAP machine that’s plugged into an outlet. My case is mild enough that I wouldn’t sustain serious harm if I had to sleep without the CPAP, but when the power does go out, it cuts off the air flow to the mask, which actually makes it a bit harder to breath than having no mask at all.
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