I don't see to much of a big deal here, when I was living with my mom the power,TV/Internet,gas. Would always be turned off mainly cause she would blow all our money on pot,pharmacy drugs, and things we really didn't need. Thank god I'm not living with her anymore. :)
To make Dropshock feel better, Having power off isn't that bad really. I'd have alot of candles near by and sleep to pass time. We've all been in tough times.