Like any of a thousand storms, they can pack a punch to electrical systems. While we live only 2 blocks from the power substation, and all of our wiring from there to the house is underground, we lost power for 6 hours today during a fierce storm that packed lots of rain (on saturated ground) along with pounding lightning. This meant that, in order to save the thousands of dollars we spent finishing our basement, the four of us had to bail water for about 3 hours. A brutal reminder how dependent we are on electricity, backup systems and recovery planning.
Was it worth not having a generator? Talk to me tomorrow, when the pain really sets in. But the bigger story is, if we had lost power at work, what would be the impact? Would the backup systems really work? This morning, there were two failed attempts to fire up backup power systems, so we knew we were in it for the long haul. But could the business systems withstand not having their electronic documents? What are the costs associated with NOT having these critical systems running? I often wonder if anyone really knows.
If we had not been home, and the basement filled with water, I can't imagine the damage it would have caused. I don't WANT to think about it. I wonder if some businesses are the same way? Are they going unprotected due to their fear?
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