Statewide natural gas outages: Berry says lower your thermostat

Example sweater.

Just in case you haven’t heard this news blip that might affect your warmth situation tonight, here it is in two parts:

1. Natural gas outages throughout the state prompt Guv Martinez to declare a state of emergency and send state workers home.

2. Mayor Berry makes like Jimmy Carter, says: lower your thermostat 10 degrees, wear a sweater.

I used my fireplace and turned off the gas last night, so don’t blame me.