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2007-12-11 -Signs, Portents, and the Weather-

Midwest plastered by more ice - major power outages

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Posted by lotp 2007-12-11 12:31|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 The Kansas National Guard was asked to supply generators to several locations, including sewer treatment systems and two nursing homes, said Sharon Watson, Kansas Emergency Management spokeswoman.

But, but, I thought that there wasn't a KANG?! We seem to be doing fine out in this neck of the plains, though we didn't get it as bad as a lot of other places. Got to spend the night with possible attic fires and downed power lines - after last year's ice storm people seem to be even better than prepared.

Posted by swksvolFF 2007-12-11 15:54|| 2007-12-11 15:54|| Front Page Top

#2 The wife wonders why I insist on a whole house generator.

Posted by Icerigger">Icerigger 2007-12-11 15:58|| http://coonlakebeach.com/support_mn_troops.htm]">[http://coonlakebeach.com/support_mn_troops.htm] 2007-12-11 15:58|| Front Page Top

#3 Y'all stay safe and warm over there, and check in when you can. Icerigger, my in-laws got one of those, too.

Posted by trailing wife 2007-12-11 19:48|| 2007-12-11 19:48|| Front Page Top

#4 agreed, to all our midwestern RBer's: stay safe and warm. A whole-house gen is a good idea for more than the cold midwest - that along with a cistern's-worth of drinking water will save your ass in an earthquake

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-12-11 20:09|| 2007-12-11 20:09|| Front Page Top

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