Hi Janet, my neighbor got cut off recently as they forgot to pay. After making payment, their power was restored about 24 hours later. I have the CFE app on my phone so I get the bill notifications there usually at least a couple of days before the paper copies appear in the mailbox. You don’t need to be named on the bill to use the app.

Because my kitchen is all electric I have purchased a small gas burner, readily available in a variety of stores. They can be purchased to use either propane or butane canisters. So, even without power I can still have coffee (using pour over or press method). And, can cook a skillet meal. The burners are commonly used indoors but I prefer the patio.

Respectfully, what state are you currently living in?

Beware of a potential problem in condominiums: if there are internal management problems and the electric bill for the common areas isn’t paid, not only will your elevator be out of service (if you’re lucky enough to have one) but your water may stop running after a day or two, depending on how much is stored. So it’s always a good idea to have a few large bottles of water put aside for contingencies.