In the early evening of August 14, 2003, chaos rapidly unfolded as an immense power outage plunged the northeastern United States and parts of Canada into darkness. This unprecedented event, known as the Great Northeast Blackout of 2003, impacted over 55 million people, reaching from Ontario to New York and even stretching down as far as Ohio. The blackout left cities like New York City, Toronto, and Cleveland paralyzed, as electric grids failed and the bustling metropolises abruptly descended into an eerie silence. As residents navigated the darkened streets, the event highlighted the fragility of our modern electrical infrastructure and the profound impact that a sudden loss of power could have on society.
Reprinted:A Historic Blackout: The Great Northeast Blackout of 2003
