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Photos of the Ice Storm "ADVENTURE!"

0 commentsPublished Saturday, December 20, 2008 by baccarat_guy.

some photos of the ice storm 2008 adventure...

[pics via a public album on facebook]

Labels: adventure, ice storm, new hampshire, psnh

UPDATE 16th December 5AM

1 commentsPublished Tuesday, December 16, 2008 by baccarat_guy.

STILL NO POWER for us, our town has approximately 2,800+ homes of 4,000+ with no power....

and snow is on the way.... but hopefully only around 6"..... hopefully....

Latest News

Tuesday 12/16 5:00 a.m. Update

Service has been restored to about 223,000 PSNH customers since 9 p.m. on Friday evening, as line crews continue to repair damage inflicted by the worst ice storm in New Hampshire history. As of 4:30 a.m. today, about 96,000 PSNH customers remain without power.
More than 550 tree and line crews pushed hard yesterday to restore power to as many PSNH customers as possible, knowing that the “wintery mix” of rain and snow predicted for much of New Hampshire could challenge restoration efforts today and tomorrow.

This morning, over 400 crews will be fully rested and work to restore power to customers during extremely long shifts. This will be another important day for our customers, crews, call center employees and management team. Every employee is focused on restoring power to our customers. They certainly understand what our customers are going through. Most of our employees and their families have been affected as well during this monumental storm event. Many still do not have power at their own homes.
Outages More Extensive in the Southern and Western Areas of the State

The great progress so far has been made in the North Country and Seacoast areas of the state. The Western, Southern, and Central regions of the state still require more work. Crews in these regions have experienced more extensive damage and widespread outages—particularly in the greater Monadnock area, and the communities of Nashua, Derry, and Hudson.

Efforts Monday focused on restoring major and secondary circuits, as well as clearing wires and electrical equipment off roadways, and reconnecting school facilities throughout the state. Given the sheer magnitude of damage, we continue to believe it will take several more days for power to be restored to all of our customers. Customers without power are encouraged to continue to make alternate arrangements for shelter.
Install Generators Correctly to Avoid Potentially Fatal Hazards

One person has been killed and several others injured due to carbon monoxide exposure related to improper generator installation in New Hampshire during the ice storm and its aftermath. PSNH reminds customers that it is critical for their safety and the safety of line workers repairing the electrical system that portable generators be installed correctly. Generators must be properly ventilated to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

To protect line workers, a generator should only attach to the house wiring isolated from the utility supply. Without isolation, power that is being generated through the home could also feed into the PSNH electrical system and possibly electrocute a utility worker. Please take care when installing a portable generator. For more generator safety tips, visit www.psnh.com/Residential/SafetyCenter/Generators.asp.

Labels: ice storm, new hampshire

Lots to share... but, I'm currently a refugee in Boston

0 commentsPublished Sunday, December 14, 2008 by baccarat_guy.

Well,

Had a "historic" trip to Atlantic City a few weeks ago (at both dice and big baccarat @ the palace court casino @ Caesar's AC)... had an INCREDIBLE trip to Vegas last week...

But, you're going to have to wait just a "bit" longer for all the stories...

Since, I'm currently a refugee @ the Omni Parker House in Boston, due to the largest ice storm in the history of New Hampshire.

Some details HERE :

Federal State Of Emergency Declared For New Hampshire
Lynch: Expect Prolonged Outages, Seek Warm Shelter

So... spending a few days (and hopefully only a few more) in Boston, making lemonade out of lemons... and of course, enjoying this wonderful city.

The 8AM update this morning from Public Service New Hampshire :

Sunday 08:00 a.m.
As of 8:00 a.m., PSNH reports that about 191,000 customers are without power.

Crews working overnight were able to restore power to approximately 30,000 PSNH Customers. As of 8:00 a.m., PSNH reports that about 191,000 customers are without power, a significant decrease from the 322,000 customers reported at 5 p.m. Friday.

Public Safety – A Top Priority
As the restoration effort is underway, public safety continues to be a top priority. For your safety, customers are warned to refrain from cutting trees and branches that are on top of or touching power lines. Always assume that these wires are energized and can be extremely dangerous. If a downed wire is found, notify PSNH of its location immediately. Please remind children who go outside, to avoid any wire that is on the ground or hanging near the ground, and to notify an adult if a downed or loose wire is seen. Additionally, please recognize that the work being performed by line and tree crew requires strict attention to detail. To help assure the safety of these crews, we ask that you refrain from milling around the employees and their equipment while work is in progress.

Power Restoration – Progress is Steady
The company’s power restoration workforce will be enhanced further today with over 120 additional crews from Maryland, Ohio, and Canada, who arrived throughout Saturday evening and early morning hours on Sunday. In total, there will be 335 line crews on the PSNH system working to restore power. With clear weather expected today, it is anticipated that considerable progress can be made during the day.

Understandably, customers who have been without power are anxious to know when it will be restored. At this time, we are unable to provide precise answers to individual locations, given the magnitude of the damage and debris that must be removed before wires and equipment can be reconnected or replaced. We continue to expect that it will take several more days before power to all customers is restored, and we strongly encourage customers without power to make alternative arrangements for shelter.

Labels: atlantic city, boston, ice storm, las vegas, new hampshire