Date Line San Jose
Nov 15, 2005
Major Hotel, 1am: "Attention! Attention! An emergency has been reported in this building. Please cease operations and leave the building utilizing the nearest exit or fire exit stairway. Do not use elevators. Repeat: Do not use elevators."
Major Hotel, 1:05am: "Ladies and Gentlemen, our emergency situation has been returned to normal. We apologize for any inconvenience."
Hotel Terrace, 1:10am: "We're in the heart of Silicon Valley with no power or internet, while all the buildings around us are fully lit. Something is definitely wrong. But at least, smoke isn't pouring from the building."
Hotel Entrance, 1:12am: Firetrucks. "Looks like the situation is not normal."
Major Hotel, 1:15am: "Attention! Attention! An emergency has been reported in this building. Please cease operations and leave the building utilizing the nearest exit or fire exit stairway. Do not use elevators. Repeat: Do not use elevators."
Hotel Terrace, 1:20am: "Do you think we should actually leave the building? Like the folks down there in the parking lot?"
Major Hotel, 1:25am: "Ladies and Gentlemen, our emergency situation has been returned to normal. Repeat, our emergency situation has been returned to normal. By the fire department. We apologize for any inconvenience."
Finally, 2am: Power returns. Sweet Dreams!
