In the photo above that is ice you are seeing on Motherkitty's VanFebruary 04, 2009 - 1530
Some parts of Western Kentucky are without electricity, telephones, Internet service since January 25th and water (I was without water for 2 days (not pleasant)) . Ice destroyed millions of trees and power lines in a area from Mayfield-Murray to Henderson-Greenville Kentucky. The whole state was hit by the ice storm and power was out throughout the state but the area above was devastated. My power came on yesterday afternoon and I am only a small percentage of the area to have power (10%).
I am just now online I was without water last week for 2 days; stores just opened yesterday, the radio we heard on our battery radio was from Clarksville, TN who knew nothing about the storm because no one in Kentucky could tell them. Most of Western Kentucky this morning is using generators to keep their cleared out and empty refrigerator - freezers cold, the freezing and thawing has destroyed all vegetables, dairy products and meats.
Movement on roads was not possible for four days just after the storm, power lines were across all roads and freeways, all communications were dead. no one knew what happened. Everyone was trying to dig out of 2 inch thick clear ice with 3 inch's of snow on top of that. Old black rotary line phones were pulled out of closets and plugged into telephone jacks. Those of us that had phones called out when AT&T powered up their old systems after 2 days.
Push one if you have a problem, push 2 if you want to pay a bill did not work with a dial phone.
Shopping for groceries is done with a flashlight with a store employee walking by your side tabulating with paper and pen what you buy with cash or check. Bank vaults haven't seen daylight yet. Our grammar school is used as a warming center and the bathrooms for two days looked like boys college dorm room until water and the National Guard arrived five days ago with more generators and military supplies. A few minutes ago was the 1st chance I had to view my email since January 25th. Everyone in Western Kentucky is cooking like the tailgaters at the Super Bowl which I new nothing about until Tuesday when my daughter called on the land line (cell phones were dead) to tell me who won. Most folks in Western Kentucky haven't had a bath in I think 8 days. I had heat from the natural gas burners of our stove. The temperature outside this morning was 18 degrees. The reason I have power now is that I live across from the hospital and school. Most folks on the farms will not see power for one more week and if a power line is down in your yard (4 to 8 weeks) as the main power grid is destroyed.
I am thankful for heat and water.
You cannot stay home without water.
Everyone in town needs a bath and some clean clothes.
Snow and icy is not sunny and warm.
Walking on ice is pleasant.
Some parts of Western Kentucky are without electricity, telephones, Internet service since January 25th and water (I was without water for 2 days (not pleasant)) . Ice destroyed millions of trees and power lines in a area from Mayfield-Murray to Henderson-Greenville Kentucky. The whole state was hit by the ice storm and power was out throughout the state but the area above was devastated. My power came on yesterday afternoon and I am only a small percentage of the area to have power (10%).
I am just now online I was without water last week for 2 days; stores just opened yesterday, the radio we heard on our battery radio was from Clarksville, TN who knew nothing about the storm because no one in Kentucky could tell them. Most of Western Kentucky this morning is using generators to keep their cleared out and empty refrigerator - freezers cold, the freezing and thawing has destroyed all vegetables, dairy products and meats.
Movement on roads was not possible for four days just after the storm, power lines were across all roads and freeways, all communications were dead. no one knew what happened. Everyone was trying to dig out of 2 inch thick clear ice with 3 inch's of snow on top of that. Old black rotary line phones were pulled out of closets and plugged into telephone jacks. Those of us that had phones called out when AT&T powered up their old systems after 2 days.
Push one if you have a problem, push 2 if you want to pay a bill did not work with a dial phone.
Shopping for groceries is done with a flashlight with a store employee walking by your side tabulating with paper and pen what you buy with cash or check. Bank vaults haven't seen daylight yet. Our grammar school is used as a warming center and the bathrooms for two days looked like boys college dorm room until water and the National Guard arrived five days ago with more generators and military supplies. A few minutes ago was the 1st chance I had to view my email since January 25th. Everyone in Western Kentucky is cooking like the tailgaters at the Super Bowl which I new nothing about until Tuesday when my daughter called on the land line (cell phones were dead) to tell me who won. Most folks in Western Kentucky haven't had a bath in I think 8 days. I had heat from the natural gas burners of our stove. The temperature outside this morning was 18 degrees. The reason I have power now is that I live across from the hospital and school. Most folks on the farms will not see power for one more week and if a power line is down in your yard (4 to 8 weeks) as the main power grid is destroyed.
I am thankful for heat and water.
You cannot stay home without water.
Everyone in town needs a bath and some clean clothes.
Snow and icy is not sunny and warm.
Walking on ice is pleasant.
We woke up to 1 degree, so I'm wondering what it got down to during the night.
ReplyDeleteOur fluffy 5 inches of snow compacted down during the day yesterday to about 3 inches. I saw the school bus stop in front of our house this morning, but it was late, so apparently our roads are clear and electricity is turned back on to most here.
Once Alan got his electricity & water turned back on he stopped by the shelter everyday and brought people home with him to shower and get a hot meal. Everyday he picked up different people because there was no water for showers at the emergency shelter. Tina cooked them all a hot meal to eat before they were taken back to the shelter by Alan.
I'm sure that your neighbors really appreciated yours and Motherkitty's hospitality during these last few days also.
Stay warm.
love you,
Sandy
Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLove ya