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 .
According to the above context, choose the best option to answer the following question.
Question: Why does n't the author have electricity .
Options:
- The power was taken out by a storm
 - They forgot to pay their bill .
 - Their town does n't have power .
 - The electric plant went out of business .


The power was taken out by a storm