Blackout Panic Starting to Spread (sponsored)

Scenes from the "American Blackout"

Published October 26, 2013 4:01AM (EDT)

Tension is growing and anarchy may break out in cities across the nation as the situation grows dire. Endless stories are being reported including the story of a 7 year-old girl named Molly who captured the moment the lights went out while her mother Erin was in labor.

We still have not received an update on them. Tweets and scenes from a vlog created by an Austin, Texas teen named VJ have been a unexpected source of updates as well providing a regular status on how the blackout is moving across the country. Local officials are advising everyone to gather the basic necessities and find shelter as the situation worsens.


By NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL