Kentucky Ice Storm #1: 18 days, no power, no heat, no water, no problem, yeah right!

Brrrrrrr!

-- Can't never could do anything, to try is to advance.

Jim have you ever thought of living somewhere a little warmer! Thats looks just plain horrible! good luck with getting thru that one. It,s a bit nippy in the philippines today ,might have to wear a T shirt!

-- if the hand is not working it is not a pure hand

IN 2002 I was in a similar situation in Kansas City. Ice storm, 8 days without power. After 2 days we broke down and got a generator. It wasn’t as bad, mostly residential areas with above ground lines that were out, most of the stores and gas stations had underground wires. Since then we have needed it 3 more times for power outages, usually overnight, one time 3 days. However we used it at a craft fair, neighborhood park for a blow up jumping gym. Don’t regret getting one. Kept my pipes from freezing numerous times.

A co-worker of my wifes lost power in a wind storm/tornado situation in August 06. It was 90+ degrees and she was complaining about no AC. She even had the nerve to say, this wouldn’t be so bad if it was fall or winter, then you wouldn’t be sweating. My wife didn’t hesitate to inform her how bad it would be in the winter without power. This is just more evidence.

it happens every winter here albeit its usau;lly only a few hours or a day before the lights go back on

I feel your pain

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

We were hit by the central Massachusetts ice storm in December. We had no power for 11 days. Since we have town water, we at least had cold water. We had two big snowstorm during that time. Thank goodness we have a wood stove and some wonderful neighbors. We made it through with no burst pipes.

I have two boys, ages 4 and 6. They used to like to play “The Lantern Game” by turning out all the lights and using a lantern for light. On the third day of the power outage, the 4-year-old said, “I like to play The Lantern Game for a few hours, but this is not fun.”

We too will be shopping for a deal on a generator this summer. I told my wife that we just need one that is big enough to power my workshop!

-- Chuck - Central Massachusetts

Jim, I live in Pikeville, and we missed this one for once. My father lives in Johnson County and was hit pretty hard, had the national guard there helping out. Good to here you are thawing out now.

-- F.Little

Snow, Ice, Wind Storms, We’ve seen the after-effects, entire communities without power!

Here are some tips on how to safely restore power due to unexpected power outages and safely use emergency generators.

How to Choose the Right Emergency Electric Generator
http://www.mainpowerconnect.com/static3/howto.asp

How to Safely Operate a Portable Generator and Transfer Switch
http://www.mainpowerconnect.com/static3/index.asp

Generator Safety Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.mainpowerconnect.com/static3/faq.asp

Jim Glad you are all safe and sound and warm again.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †