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87-Year-Old Survives 14-Hour Blackout Amid Heat Wave

6/25/2025

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An 87-year-old woman in Greensboro, N.C., bravely faced a grueling 14-hour power outage amid a sweltering heat wave. She relied on hydration and clever cooling methods to survive. Meanwhile, HVAC technicians are overwhelmed with emergency calls as aging units struggle. Energy providers are urging everyone to conserve power during peak hours to protect the strained grid.

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An 87-year-old woman in Greensboro, N.C., bravely faced a grueling 14-hour power outage amid a sweltering heat wave. She relied on hydration and clever cooling methods to survive. Meanwhile, HVAC technicians are overwhelmed with emergency calls as aging units struggle. Energy providers are urging everyone to conserve power during peak hours to protect the strained grid.