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Power just returned after a couple days. Now might be a good idea to get new batteries for a couple of my UPSs. I may be able to return my worn-out UPS batteries by UPS.
Beryl
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Isn't that their USP?
I used to spend many week-ends and summers at a place where there was no need for a hurricane to magically make the electricity supply disappear. A good supply of cut wood for the fireplace (the house was electrically heated) and some big flashlights with plenty of batteries were always available.
Check around ...
See if some place local will take the batteries ... (I'd start with an auto repair place, then Best Buy.)
My locality has a fee to accept lead-acid batteries, but that still may be way be cheaper than shipping.
Oh, and if they are lead-acid ... UPS might get cranky about shipping 'hazardous materials."
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Check out Ready.gov. It's the USA Federal Emergency Management Agency's guide to surviving and recovering from disasters.
If you had any damage (and your State/County got 'Declared'), FEMA will cover a surprising number of things, including food lost inside a no-power refrigerator/fridge.
Don't hang back because, say, "somebody else needs it more." It's your tax dollars coming back to work for =you=.
Ask. Worst they can say is "So sorry, Not eligible." And then may help you find a low cost loan to help you recover. And, unlike maybe the rest of the Government - FEMA people ==want== to help you.
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I married a FEMA Lady, and I worked a coupla years for FEMA.
Thank You
... for the advice. We've fully recovered, and I can't think of anything that we need covered. If it's not money, it's time and effort that should go to those who need it more.
Thanks for the battery advice, though.
-- Daphne Xu
In my corner of the world
There are places in Oregon that pay $5 a pop for lead acid batteries. It's a battery shop.
Hugs
Patricia
Happiness is being all dressed up and HAVING some place to go.
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