New Zealand grandmother caught up in CA's windstorm-related power outage

[Emily]

We usually get these storms here in western WA state this time of year, but the most intense high pressure system ever recorded here has forced weather patterns around us to the south.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-wind-20111207,0,7268437.story

Prolonged outage generates rage toward Edison
One Pasadena man is charged with making threats as 6,100 customers remain without power. Accused of a slow response, utility says crews are working around the clock.
By Rong-Gong Lin II and Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times

December 7, 2011