Will you be taking additional steps to make sure you're ready for the NEXT disaster?
11 Comments
Sally said:
Yes, I will be taking additional steps for the next storm. I went for a walk around my block and there is a BIG forest tree that could fall on one of four houses. When things calm down a bit with the City, I will ask them to consider taking that tree down for safety's sake. I encourage everyone to just walk around your neighborhood with your eyes wide open. Lastly, an ounce of prevention is worth A Pound of Cure!
Ron Laes said:
I was greatly pleased to hear that NWCN was concerned that the public be prepared for the next storm! We must remember that January and February often bring inclement weather!! I have (and urge all to) reviewed my preparedness shortfalls from this storm, and have already remedied them. It is important to at least make lists of your needs immediatly after the storm, as some can be easy to forget.
R.S. said:
CITIZENS UNITE! Where is county or city officals during crisis? WHy didn't we have police on every major city block directing traffic? Because they were all hiding?
Citizens unite and DEMAND the Seattle city agenda begins with distaster planning, meeting places during crisis. POST SO PEOPLE CAN READ the lists for areas of power, hotels with power, hospitals and shelters that have power, list gas stations up & running. List cell phone providers not associated with the King county power grid.
Hold PUD, City Light, & all power companies accountable for a energy grid system based on risk analysis and best practices for restoration instead of building with no plans! What are we paying officals for? What are we paying utilities for if they continue to build on an old system?
Jim said:
We learned our lesson after the big ice storm, about ten years ago. So, we purchased a generator, that could also be serviced locally, and had it wired into our household electrical system. Haven't really used it since it was purchased; except for monthly maintenance runs. It was sure worth the time and investment this past week. We had hot water, heat and lights. Our home was turned into a neighborhood commmunity center, though.
Manley "doc" Williams said:
We have had a generator since the y2k education experience. With a regular maitenance plan it still works .There are many little things we can do to make necessary living activities easier, like putting up a camping tent in yard with small table for camp stove and lantern which i offered to my neighbors to use. In house or few rooms i put visquine or tarps by thumb tack @10 inches lower than ceiling to lessen the heat demand in thoose rooms. Immidiatly used foods open that would spoil, used the cold temps out doors to act as refrigerator{ winter time advantage}, had 20 gallons of treated fuel on hand , propane for bar b cue and cook stove, had a plan , had a plan , had a plan. I believe in the value of the "WHAT IF" SCENARIO.
Rachel Rawley said:
PUD crews are working 36 - 40 hours at a time with only 1 to 6 hours rest in between. They are doing everything they can to do to get the power on. We need to appreciate them and the time that are spending working. Ron Laes needs to start his own PUD and see how much work it is.
Rachel R said:
I apologize to Ron Laes, R.S. at December 19, 2006 08:12 PM needs to start his own ulitity company and see how much time, money and energy it takes to run it.
Linda S. said:
Emergency Preparedness should become a part of everyone's lifestyle now. These storms just serve as a reminder that things happen and we are all vulnerable. Everyone should be prepared to stay on their own for a minimum of five days without any outside assistance. That includes food, water, fuel(including propane for propane stoves), medications, pet foods, etc.
A generator is fine if you remember that they take fuel and special wiring to make things work in your house. We can all live with a few less luxuries in order to have a few more necessities.
Spend a little time evey month preparing for the next emergency. Ready.gov with give you all kinds of lists to help you prepare.
C said:
It is insane to see that powerlines are still above the ground in so many areas. Don't start talking about that it costs so much money to put them under the ground. How much money does it cost to repair these lines each time a monkey farts in the Zoo. Get most of the electric cables underground and make this country look like it is at least in the 21st century.
N said:
Yes That Last Storm Hammered THE WHOLE NORTHWEST
Ron Laes said:
Apology accepted, Rachel!!! As I have been working with Emergency Operations since 1998, I fully understand the enormous amount of energy that Public Utilities and Power companies put into repairs in the aftermath (and during) a storm like "The great Christmas Storm of 06"... They are the last guys to go home!! What made this storm so bad was that it was also VERY COLD.Power outages wouldnt have had such impact had it been a little warmer. We, in the quest to reduce fossil fuel heating and improve air quality, have not left ourselves with redundant heating systems, and rely too much on electricity.Preparations for a storm should include breaking out all the blankets and having a good book to read.... This storm has been a good drill for us all. I hope we all are better prepared next time!! Thank you for the consideration of the apology!! I do appreciate it. Best regards.
Yes, I will be taking additional steps for the next storm. I went for a walk around my block and there is a BIG forest tree that could fall on one of four houses. When things calm down a bit with the City, I will ask them to consider taking that tree down for safety's sake. I encourage everyone to just walk around your neighborhood with your eyes wide open. Lastly, an ounce of prevention is worth A Pound of Cure!
I was greatly pleased to hear that NWCN was concerned that the public be prepared for the next storm! We must remember that January and February often bring inclement weather!! I have (and urge all to) reviewed my preparedness shortfalls from this storm, and have already remedied them. It is important to at least make lists of your needs immediatly after the storm, as some can be easy to forget.
CITIZENS UNITE! Where is county or city officals during crisis? WHy didn't we have police on every major city block directing traffic? Because they were all hiding?
Citizens unite and DEMAND the Seattle city agenda begins with distaster planning, meeting places during crisis. POST SO PEOPLE CAN READ the lists for areas of power, hotels with power, hospitals and shelters that have power, list gas stations up & running. List cell phone providers not associated with the King county power grid.
Hold PUD, City Light, & all power companies accountable for a energy grid system based on risk analysis and best practices for restoration instead of building with no plans! What are we paying officals for? What are we paying utilities for if they continue to build on an old system?
We learned our lesson after the big ice storm, about ten years ago. So, we purchased a generator, that could also be serviced locally, and had it wired into our household electrical system. Haven't really used it since it was purchased; except for monthly maintenance runs. It was sure worth the time and investment this past week. We had hot water, heat and lights. Our home was turned into a neighborhood commmunity center, though.
We have had a generator since the y2k education experience. With a regular maitenance plan it still works .There are many little things we can do to make necessary living activities easier, like putting up a camping tent in yard with small table for camp stove and lantern which i offered to my neighbors to use. In house or few rooms i put visquine or tarps by thumb tack @10 inches lower than ceiling to lessen the heat demand in thoose rooms. Immidiatly used foods open that would spoil, used the cold temps out doors to act as refrigerator{ winter time advantage}, had 20 gallons of treated fuel on hand , propane for bar b cue and cook stove, had a plan , had a plan , had a plan. I believe in the value of the "WHAT IF" SCENARIO.
PUD crews are working 36 - 40 hours at a time with only 1 to 6 hours rest in between. They are doing everything they can to do to get the power on. We need to appreciate them and the time that are spending working. Ron Laes needs to start his own PUD and see how much work it is.
I apologize to Ron Laes, R.S. at December 19, 2006 08:12 PM needs to start his own ulitity company and see how much time, money and energy it takes to run it.
Emergency Preparedness should become a part of everyone's lifestyle now. These storms just serve as a reminder that things happen and we are all vulnerable. Everyone should be prepared to stay on their own for a minimum of five days without any outside assistance. That includes food, water, fuel(including propane for propane stoves), medications, pet foods, etc.
A generator is fine if you remember that they take fuel and special wiring to make things work in your house. We can all live with a few less luxuries in order to have a few more necessities.
Spend a little time evey month preparing for the next emergency. Ready.gov with give you all kinds of lists to help you prepare.
It is insane to see that powerlines are still above the ground in so many areas. Don't start talking about that it costs so much money to put them under the ground. How much money does it cost to repair these lines each time a monkey farts in the Zoo. Get most of the electric cables underground and make this country look like it is at least in the 21st century.
Yes That Last Storm Hammered THE WHOLE NORTHWEST
Apology accepted, Rachel!!! As I have been working with Emergency Operations since 1998, I fully understand the enormous amount of energy that Public Utilities and Power companies put into repairs in the aftermath (and during) a storm like "The great Christmas Storm of 06"... They are the last guys to go home!! What made this storm so bad was that it was also VERY COLD.Power outages wouldnt have had such impact had it been a little warmer. We, in the quest to reduce fossil fuel heating and improve air quality, have not left ourselves with redundant heating systems, and rely too much on electricity.Preparations for a storm should include breaking out all the blankets and having a good book to read.... This storm has been a good drill for us all. I hope we all are better prepared next time!! Thank you for the consideration of the apology!! I do appreciate it. Best regards.