Rumor mill on power
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ICit
Jam out with ur clam out
They didn't run out! Maybe low.... but not out
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
I wouldn't credit any rumors right now. Sure there are some delays in some areas with getting the power on, but it's perfectly understandable given the scope of the damage. :shrug: Think logically.
And by spreading rumors, you are just making upset people more upset. I'm really surprised a police officer would be doing anything to panic citizens, by spreading rumors. After all, he's a cop, not a Smeco lineman.
Shameful.
And by spreading rumors, you are just making upset people more upset. I'm really surprised a police officer would be doing anything to panic citizens, by spreading rumors. After all, he's a cop, not a Smeco lineman.
Shameful.
I was wondering why it was blocked off. We have downed powerlines where I live, along with some trees that are on the lines (surprised that they have not made fallen yet). But I know they have been working their butts off. People need to back off complaining about it. At least we can still do basic stuff like flush toliets and brush teech and not on well water.
Someone didn't get their coffee yet this morning!
See...the whole point of my post was to see if anyone HAD credible information. IE the guy's wife who stated they called SMECO and said 10-14 days until poles.
Panicking people? Are you kidding? He isn't going around door to door telling people this...I asked him.
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
Nope, I have my coffee right here. I also stand by my opinion.
Ever play the game "telephone" as a kid? People are told one thing, hear something else, and report something else entirely.
Again, think logically, look at all the damage, all the trees down, and just how many people lost power. It's astounding SMECO has accomplished as much as they have in such a short period of time.
If you weren't intent on spreading rumors, perhaps you wouldn't have titled your thread in such a way, or perhaps, you would have just called and asked SMECO. :shrug:
Ever play the game "telephone" as a kid? People are told one thing, hear something else, and report something else entirely.
Again, think logically, look at all the damage, all the trees down, and just how many people lost power. It's astounding SMECO has accomplished as much as they have in such a short period of time.
If you weren't intent on spreading rumors, perhaps you wouldn't have titled your thread in such a way, or perhaps, you would have just called and asked SMECO. :shrug:
migtig
aka Mrs. Giant
I'd think they don't have extra transformers lying around. :shrug: However, ICIt has already stated they have poles. I'd think with as quickly as they got extra linemen up here, they could get poles too if they were needed. I also think they are highballing the repair date so folks will let them just work without calling every 5 minutes. I'm sure some areas are worse hit than other areas, which explains the delays.
I grew up in hurricane country. I'm not making light of anyone's trials/difficulties. However, SMECO has done an impressive job, and honestly, I wasn't expecting the majority of people to have power for at least a week after seeing some of the damage, including myself. :shrug:
You are absolutely right. SMECO has done and OUTSTANDING job. I did call SMECO and they wouldn't give me and answer.
And I stand by what I said also, I am thinking logically and that's why i'm trying to get information. The point of a Rumor Mill is to dis spell them and get credible information. This is why CCPS has their own on its website to answer questions people have about things happing with the schools.
Is that not also the point of the forum? To find out correct information as well?...
2lazy2P
nothing unreal exists
Seems like the OP heard a rumor and wanted to gage what other's know about the situation that might be a little closer to the "know" than them. Makes total sense to me. Not sure how their original comments were construed into sound like he was out to destroy SMECO rep or belittle what they have done for the County so far.
I have nothing but praise for the guys (and gals??) that are out restoring power for the county! They are doing a outstanding job..so NO slams! I say: Keep up the outstanding work! and if you need some water, or evan a beer come by my place, ad I really approciate everything they are doing, and have done!!!
stars24
New Member
SMECO's website says this:
Power Has Been Restored to Nearly 72,000 Customers
At 1 a.m. on Sunday, August 28, SMECO had approximately 108,800 customers without power. Major restoration efforts have been underway since the storm hit, and nearly 72,000 customer-members have had their power restored. The co-op is undertaking repairs to more than 200 broken utility poles that need to be replaced. SMECO estimates outage restoration will be substantially completed in Charles County on Wednesday, in Calvert County on Thursday, and in St. Mary’s County on Friday.
In addition to the hundreds of people SMECO has working in the field, customer service personnel are working around the clock to assist customer-members. From 2 p.m. Saturday until 5 p.m. Monday, SMECO took 65,000 calls through its Contact Center and automated voice systems.
Customers without power should call SMECO’s Outage Hotline at
1-877-74-SMECO or 1-877-747-6326.
Power Has Been Restored to Nearly 72,000 Customers
At 1 a.m. on Sunday, August 28, SMECO had approximately 108,800 customers without power. Major restoration efforts have been underway since the storm hit, and nearly 72,000 customer-members have had their power restored. The co-op is undertaking repairs to more than 200 broken utility poles that need to be replaced. SMECO estimates outage restoration will be substantially completed in Charles County on Wednesday, in Calvert County on Thursday, and in St. Mary’s County on Friday.
In addition to the hundreds of people SMECO has working in the field, customer service personnel are working around the clock to assist customer-members. From 2 p.m. Saturday until 5 p.m. Monday, SMECO took 65,000 calls through its Contact Center and automated voice systems.
Customers without power should call SMECO’s Outage Hotline at
1-877-74-SMECO or 1-877-747-6326.
awpitt
Main Streeter
One would hope that a SM sheriff wouldn't be helping to spread rumors.
ICit
Jam out with ur clam out
Thank you!
And yes more poles ARE on the way to EVERYONE on the east coast!
And these guys are busting butt
Also there are many areas that have 5 -to 10 poles down at a time.. so it takes time to replace poles and the equipment on the pole... so maybe anywhere from 1 -2 HRS per pole... do the math please... it takes time
And not to mention he guys will make sure they r safe so the pull everything else off so no chance of a generator back feeding
Metrocast could learn a thing or two about customer service from SMECO.
2lazy2P
nothing unreal exists
DEEKAYPEE8569
Well-Known Member
I thought, when you are using a generator to power appliances or whatever in your house, you turn off the main, power the generator and only turn on whatever breakers you need. Doesn't turning off the main prevent back feeding?