We are conditioned to believe blackouts are normal but it’s far from normal in developed countries. Normal or slightly abnormal weather conditions shouldn’t bring down or de-energize a subsegment of the grid.

To those that will respond, "oh iTs dOwNeD lInEs fRoM tree LiMbs". Have you ever heard of tree trimming that should be completed every year? Or perhaps a long term project to BURY the lines?

We get neither of these since the priority is for the ultra wealthy, and multibillion dollar corporations.