Hoboken needs to be self-sustaining during a storm, Zimmer says, because whether it's stubbornness or lack of resources, people simply don't evacuate. "I thought if we had a safer, better system of sheltering in place, people could stay in their homes through the storm," Zimmer explains.
Based on work Sandia has done for military bases, the planned microgrid will be one of the largest and most complex in the country and will serve as a possible model for other cities. "Military bases have to have power regardless of what happens around them," says Robert Hwang, director of Sandia's Transportation Energy Center, which is the lead department for this project. "We developed this design technology to meet that need."And, Powering your phone when the power is gone...
Eton Red Cross Clipray Clip-On Flashlight and Smartphone Charger
The Eton American Red Cross Clipray Flashlight and cell phone charger will see you through any extreme weather that comes your way, and keeps you prepared every day. This ultralight, compact and powerful light clips easily to your pack, shirt or jacket. It includes a USB port and hand crank to restore power to charge your cell phone and communicate with the outside world when you need it the most. Add to your emergency kit or backpack.Weight: 4.9 oz..