Reach, Teach, Inspire…….And THINK AHEAD
BOSTON, MA — On the evening of December 11, 2008, one of the largest ice storms in decades unexpectacally struck the Northeast. Overnight, the storm wrought havoc on the region, leaving more than 1.4 million without power and costing government agencies almost $80 million for response and recovery efforts in four New England states.
The potent mixture of sleet and freezing rain resulted in widespread damage across the region, as heavy ice accumulation downed power lines and trees. Forecasts had warned of a major winter storm, but the full impact exceeded the expectations of most, proving just how difficult it is to predict this type of event.
Across New England and New York, the 2008 Ice Storm quickly overwhelmed utility companies and exceeded local resources. Four New England states, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont were particularly hard hit. More than 1.4 million customers lost power
Nobody expected that the impact of this storm to be quite so devastating trees fell on cars, they are fell on houses, and they trapped people in their homes. In Massachusetts, 270,000 customers were without electricity, in New Hampshire, which also declared a state of emergency, more than 400,000 homes and business were in the dark. Some people were without power for more than two weeks.
Whether the crisis be a manmade or nature made one – start educating yourself on the what you need to have to ensure that you will be able to sustain your family’s well being for an undetermined amount of time. Below are a few links to get you started.
http://nutrition-and-physical-regeneration.com/blog/1863/food-storage/what-to-eat-in-a-crisis/
http://hartkeisonli ne.com/2009/ 12/28/mark- mcafees-speech- at-acres- usa/
http://hartkeisonli ne.com/2009/ 12/28/what- if-the-faa- was-in-charge- of-food-safety/
http://hartkeisonli ne.com/2009/ 12/28/americas- food-chain- is-broken/
http://hartkeisonli ne.com/2009/ 12/28/real- food-stimulus- boon-to-economy- and-health- of-americans/
The above sites were suggested by Jill Ebbott, an Oath Keeper and a Holistic Health Counselor – for more info go to her website below:
Jill Ebbott
Holistic Health Counselor
Weston A. Price Chapter Leader
www.westonaprice.org
Specializing in Wellness through Nutrition
Be Safe – Be Smart – and most of all Be Aware!
Celia S. Hyde
Mass. State President
Photo: boston.com
Thank you very much for your post. I try as I might for my family, and neighbors. Whether they listen or not I cannot tell. In my case I try to prepare and grow what is necessary for my family and even extra for those that did not prepare. I can’t do it all but if each of us plant or prepare a little extra the next few years will not be so bad. If we don’t, then everything gets more out of hand.
Great information, THANKS! On a related matter from the same storm, Jean Coutu a fellow NH Oathkeeper, is being indicted on felony charge’s in the Cheshire County Superior Court for helping the Dublin homeowner with her generator during the ice storm. The main breaker was left on backfeeding the grid. NH is seeking to have him serve 7 years claiming it was felony reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon (electricity). Jean’s contact info can be found on the site below if anyone can help out in this situation. http://forum.freestateproject.org/index.php?topic=19542.msg235361
We the people need to create an insurance for nationwide natural disasters $1.00×200mil or $5.00 would certainly overpower the 80 million dollars in damages wrought and leaving out the federal government. This insurance would be non-taxable or taxable within reason and only used in an American disaster. We can take care of our own.
By the way, why did’nt armed citizens overtake these roadside checkpoints so food and water and fuel could get through. Now we know what can happen let’s do it next time.
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