Storm leaves at least 1 million without power in Northeast

CNN.com ^ | 12/12/08 | CNN.com

[dragnet2]

Sounds like more of that awful global warming.

Yeah, I'll bet all those folks in the north east are looking forward to some cool weather about now.

[dragnet2]

You know, I’ll bet Gore and all of these global warming groupies, and those that use this charade for more government control, just cringe when these big cold storms roll in.

[Cvengr]

The power industry throughout the US is in dire straits.

30 week lead times on transformer manufacture.

During the last Hurricane, all three major transformer manufacturers shut down operations for 2 weeks minimum.

All have back logs in production.

Couple that with metal thefts and we will soon compete with Mexico for least engineered electrical power distribution.

[dragnet2]

Couple that with metal thefts and we will soon compete with Mexico for least engineered electrical power distribution.

Sad...Not surprised though when our leaders live and act like celebrities, are completely detached from the reality of common everyday life working folks face, and the big CEO's make 100k an hour, not including their bonuses. Chaos.

[xcamel]

Its a big mess. Power was out yesterday, came on in the afternoon, went out again last night, and was back on aroung 4 am.

[who knows what evil?]

Join the club. I have a generator on the way. Absolutely NO ice or downed limbs in my area; parts of my town have had power since last night, but NOT my area, of course. Lynch telling people not to expect any progess today...wonder why?

[LibFreeOrDie]

Here in southern New Hampshire, I just got power back a couple of hours ago. It was out for 34 hours.

After a snowstorm in 1996, this area didn’t have power for 4 days. Luckier this time.

Some photos here:

http://www.wmur.com/weather/18255928/detail.html?widgetId=55963

[who knows what evil?]

Lynch was wrong...just got mine back, as well...sooner than expected.

[LibFreeOrDie]

The local paper (Nashua Telegraph) wasn't able to print the last 2 days. But their presses are back now. Here's the cover of their special edition:

[DuncanWaring]

Electrical power doled out only those regions of the country that support the leftist DemonRATS in maintaining their power. Those regions that oppose them will be punished with blackouts.

Another Hussein used to do that on a regular basis.

[Poser]

Still cold and dark here in Durham, NH.

[dragnet2]

Here in southern New Hampshire, I just got power back a couple of hours ago. It was out for 34 hours.

Yeah, we just saw some video of the NH, New England, Maryland and Ohio regions...Pretty bad in some areas, better in others.

[LibFreeOrDie]

Latest updates from New Hampshire:

From an electricity company spokesman: “What is facing us is the apparent need to rebuild the entire infrastructure of some sections of the electrical delivery system,” said Martin Murray, spokesman for PSNH.

Derry, NH, may not get all power back for two weeks!

Very few gas stations are open, because they need electricity to pump, and many roads are blocked by trees and wires. People were driving for miles to get gas for their generators. Some gas stations that were open have run out.

Local supermarkets that are on generators are running out of some foods, if they didn’t have to throw the food out.

[OCCASparky]

To the posters who told us to go freeze, die libs, etc...go screw yourselves.

Nice compassion you're showing, clowns.

I've been without power since Thursday night. I'm posting this from a friend's house who does have power. The generators are holding up, but as previously mentioned, it's tough keeping gas in them because even if you're as I was, with nearly 20 gallons on hand before this started, that fuel doesn't last forever. Add to that the fact it was down in the single-digits or below zero in many areas last night, and you get the idea. C and D-cell batteries are nearly impossible to come by. Bottled water for those who do not have wells is running short in some places. Fortunately, I've been rather lucky in that we've had plenty of food and fuel for the time being, and frankly, having not seen a television or the Internet for a few days was a nice break. I just hope those of you who told us to all go freeze, suffer, etc., reflect on your words. Not all of us here are liberals, and nobody deserves your hateful words. We're supposed to be the compassionate ones, remember?

[who knows what evil?]

Add to that the fact it was down in the single-digits or below zero in many areas last night, and you get the idea.

Sleeping in a forty-degree house isn't much fun...

C and D-cell batteries are nearly impossible to come by.

Wal-Mart's were cleaned out, but nearby Walgreen's and CVS stores had plenty. Keep that in mind next time around.

Not all of us here are liberals, and nobody deserves your hateful words.

People seem to forget that...myself included.

[OCCASparky]

Strangely enough, it was the Walgreens/CVS stores (the ones running) that were out (along with Home Depot, the grocery stores, etc). Wal-Mart had them for about 10 minutes after they opened. The parking lot went from empty to jammed almost immediately after they opened.