SMUD power outage
Definition
An interruption or blackout in electrical power service provided by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), a public utility serving Sacramento County, California, often triggered by severe weather like thunderstorms or high winds.
A managed electrical disruption tracked via SMUD's Outage Center, where customers report issues and check restoration estimates, sometimes involving rotating outages to balance grid load.
Examples
The SMUD power outage struck just as the microwave was mid-popcorn, leaving us with a bowl of dramatically unpopped kernels.
During the SMUD power outage, my cat finally got the undivided attention she deserved—staring contests by flashlight are intense.
We turned the SMUD power outage into an impromptu family talent show; turns out Dad's shadow puppet skills are championship level.
The SMUD power outage meant no AC in this heatwave, so we innovated with DIY fans made from cardboard and sheer willpower.
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