Thursday, January 29, 2009
The Storm-BRRRRR!
Some of you may not know the Jonesboro area was hit hard by an ice storm this week. Bay has been without power for several days and a relief shelter was set up at the school. Mom,Sandi and Jodi have been cooking and serving meals in the "soup line"as Sandi called it. Jodi says she has power now but no phone, cable or computer service. Trees are covered in ice and many have broken in half. The news estimated between 2500 and 3000 power line poles were snapped in half and it is unknown as to when full power will be restored. Jodi has a houseful but at least they are warm and she has opened her home to any friend or family member that needs shelter. It is difficult to get through to them on cell phones too so if anyone has been trying to call don't give up. Sarah this is also why Aint Aud's line was busy. Today the people in the Bay shelter were moved to Jonesboro. Maybe we could all say a little prayer tonight for all the cold and powerless people in that area.
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FINALLY!!! We have heat! Yeah!!!! Talk about learning to appreciate all we take for granted....as usually, Mom was ready to cook at the shelter, and boy she took care of those people. When it's not so late I'll tell yaw how she straightened out the Red Cross lady!! What a hoot!
City Hall was turned into "command post" whatever the heck that means to the police and rescue units. To me it meant getting further behind on my work!! Speaking of which, Debbey forgot to mention Asa volunteered for 3rd shift dispatcher for polcie and rescue. They just thought he did a great job. One thing for sure, we were not as prepared to deal with this situation as we thought we were, and the city has a lot of work to do in case of something like this again. FEMA is a pain in the butt to work with, but if it had not been for them we would not have gotten generator fuel for the waste water plant. (oooooo that could have been BAD).
Still a lot of homes without power, including Jimmy, but he has a heater, and Mom loves cooking for them. School opens back tomorrow so life is getting some what back to normal. Hope everyone is okay.
Rest assured, I got some stories for this little era. But I'm pooped for now!!!!
Sandi, I might have access to several dozen 6500 watt generators if there is still a need for them down that way, let me know
Orrin
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