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2023-12-15 Science & Technology

FDNY races to rescue New Yorkers trapped in dark ELEVATORS as the Big Apple and New Jersey is plunged into chaos by sudden mass power outage sparked by 'explosion' at Con Edison plant

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Posted by Skidmark 2023-12-15 03:48|| || Front Page|| [16 views ] Top

#1 I would probably rather nap in an elevator through an outage rather than do a fireman assisted egress. I guess it would depend on who was keeping me company.

Posted by Super Hose 2023-12-15 06:02|| 2023-12-15 06:02|| Front Page Top

#2 Generally, company doesn't impede me.

Posted by Skidmark 2023-12-15 06:49|| 2023-12-15 06:49|| Front Page Top

#3 I was trapped in an elevator once for 20 minutes. I had my lunch with me so I sat down and ate it. I tried the phone in that is supposed to be used for such occasions but I got a busy signal so I pressed the alarm button. It worked.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2023-12-15 10:15|| 2023-12-15 10:15|| Front Page Top

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