Trying hard not to worry.

[drcuriosity]

Ice storm in Kentucky. Governor's declared a state of emergency. Over 100,000 people without power, including Jana who's ill with bronchitis. It's only a few degrees below freezing at the moment, and I hope it holds to that.

It's times like this that I most wish I wasn't several thousand miles away, even if all I'd have to contribute was an extra pair of hands and some body heat.

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[graeco-celt.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

I hope she's okay.
Does she have family/friends there to care for her?

[drcuriosity]

She has family and friends in Lexington, but that's still a good 10 miles or so away from where she is in Versailles.

*hug* Thank you.

[krasota.livejournal.com]

They declare states of emergency at the drop of a hat over here, just so you know. It keeps some folks off the roads, making it easier for rescue/snow removal crews to do their jobs. And, depending on the state/issue, it frees up emergency money to dedicate to certain things. It doesn't necessarily mean society is collapsing or anything.

Is her home warm? Does she have a generator (though it's hard to go out and add gas when one has bronchitis)? I grew up with regular power outages in the Midwest. We'd just bundle up and close off most rooms of the house to conserve heat.

[drcuriosity]

*nod* I think one of the major reasons for their declaring a state of emergency was to free up some funds to deal with stuff.

No generator that I remember, but there is a fireplace, at least. That probably means she's holed up in the den with the furkids and keeping warm as best she can. I feel a little better knowing that I helped collect and stack firewood when I was there, even if I can't be there now.

Mainly, I'm just fretting a little.

[amphigori.livejournal.com]

Aw, love. It's natural to worry.

I'm sure she's holding out fine. As the previous poster said a state of emergency has a lot more to do with logistics most of the time - and access to funds as you've pointed out.

[threnodyg.livejournal.com]

I'm sure everything is fine.

I will be sending positive thoughts out, just in case.

:(

[angryangeltoo.livejournal.com]

I hope she is okay :(

Re: :(

[drcuriosity]

Just got a message via SMS->email gateway. She's got her phone in the car to charge, and will catch up later.

Damn ice storm....

[wolfwitch.livejournal.com]

Fireplace, propane camp stove & lots of blankets. Two brand new oil lamps & more candles than I can count for light. And of course the fuzzies who are rather prone to snuggling with me as well. *smiles* Oh, and a gas water heater. So while it's not too useful for cooking or anything, I can still take a hot shower/bath. And the neighbors just got a kerosene heater & said I'm welcome to come over if I need to.

*squishsy hugs to everyone* Thanks for the concern & good thoughts.

Re: Damn ice storm....

[kilika.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Glad to hear you are holding up, Wolfie!

Mobid, you are such a sweetheart. *hugs*

[bellacrow.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[the-piedpiper.livejournal.com]

Clearly you need to bring her over here where you can keep her warm with body heat ;)

But seriously, I hope she is okay and it doesn't lengthen the sickness :(