We were able to pick up a generator ( thank goodness ! ) so we at least got power to our pump and got running water again , but everything else in the house runs on electricity too , so every morning for work I got to take ice - cold sponge baths in the dark . Total suck .

Question: Why does n't the author have electricity .
Answer: The power was taken out by a stormThey forgot to pay their bill .Their town does n't have power .The electric plant went out of business .