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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[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.