http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northeast_Blackout_of_2003


It was just right before the start of the 2003 MI State Fair. Had to use giant generated lights to light as much of the place up as we could. There were people staying on the grounds at the time [[i.e. vendors, carnival workers, farm folks, staff, etc...) National Guard had to bring in water trucks because the water was unsafe for cooking and washing. Folks were running out of gas. I remember pulling into the gates and my car was sputtering and the YADA YADA COFFEE guy came running up out of nowhere with a gas can full of gas! He was my hero. lol.....

I just remember how eerie it was. No working street lights or traffic lights up and down Woodward. Folks going in Rite Aid one at a time....

surreal in a way.... a glimpse what could be if we ever faced disaster....