To the Editor:

Tropical Storm Isaias came onto the Island fast and furious and left quickly, as promised. Having been a summer resident since 1963, I have never experienced a power outage of Isaias’ magnitude (except for Superstorm Sandy).

Battening down the hatch, candles in tow, and limited cell phone battery remaining, we all waited with bated breath to see a glimmer of power return. Much to our surprise, the power returned shortly after 4:30 p.m. the next day, just shy of 28 hours.

August 19, 2020