I thought that the blackout in NYC was awful. It was so hot. People were nice to each other because we really didn't have a choice. No one wanted a repeat of the riots in 1977. My power was off for 25 hours. Luckily, I had just walked through the door a few minutes before it happened. No one I know got stuck in the subway or in an elevator. That would have been awful. I prefer no more blackouts.
DA,I am glad that you have power.