Stockpile comes in handy... we're okay.

**suki** · 01-31-2009, 02:06 PM

I'm in one of the areas hardest hit by the ice storm. My yard is littered with broken limbs. Fortunately, we sustained no major damage.

Our town is devastated. Power has been out in most places for five days. We were very blessed to only lose power for 45 hours. All of our neighbors, except my brother's family are without power.

The grocery stores were without power for several days and trucks haven't been able to deliver because of low hanging lines and safety issues.

Our local resources are taxed to the max. I believe that McD's (where I work) is still closed, but I can't reach anyone via phone and today is the first day I'll be able to drive out (this afternoon after more melting takes place).

But, my family is fine. We were well supplied for the power outage. We have now taken in another family and have had no trouble with food or heat. Our stockpile is barely dented at this point.

I expect it will be wiped out before this is over. They are saying it could be several more days and even weeks before we are fully restored. I imagine town will be back up by Monday, but outlying areas will take longer.

My brother and his family stayed with us until power was restored in our valley (a miracle, since we are remote) and he has now taken in his in-laws for the duration.

We will check on our neighbors tonight and offer our home for showers and a hot meal.

Stay warm.

**Cricketlegs** · 01-31-2009, 02:11 PM

Good news! Gotta love the stockpile.

**prftstrngr** · 01-31-2009, 02:11 PM

WOW! Glad to hear things are ok and that you were well prepared. Hopefully everything will get back to normal for the most part for you soon! Kudos to you for your readiness and for helping those in need!

**Michelle** · 01-31-2009, 02:12 PM

I'm glad you are okay and that you didn't sustain any major damage.

**Tnmom** · 01-31-2009, 02:26 PM

Glad to know that you and yours are safe. Stockpiles can come in handy.

**khjmom** · 01-31-2009, 02:32 PM

Glad to hear your family is ok. What a blessing that you were prepared and had that stockpile.

**thefrug** · 01-31-2009, 02:34 PM

good for you suki!! I'm glad all are well. This just emphasizes the need for stock piles. It CAN happen to anyone for any reason and it's always good to be prepared! suki gets a gold star for being a good scout! LOL

**sabrelvssammy** · 01-31-2009, 02:38 PM

and remember the 'gods' will smile upon you for taking the other family in and helping them in their time of need..... be safe and i hope they get things restored as quickly as possible for you and your neighbors....

**Michelle68** · 01-31-2009, 03:08 PM

Good to see you back, Suki, and I'm glad you're okay.

**Gibs** · 01-31-2009, 03:21 PM

Glad to hear that u are safe and weathered the storm well.

**bridge** · 01-31-2009, 03:25 PM

Glad to hear you are doing good and making use of your stockpile.
Stockpiles are awesome in weather like we've had.

**Persimmon Lace** · 01-31-2009, 03:47 PM

Good for you! You are doing a great thing by sharing your stockpile and home!

**momof2joys** · 01-31-2009, 04:13 PM

This just proves that everyone should have a stockpile of all sorts!!! Imagine what you would have done without it!! Glad to hear that everyone is safe and damage was done!! Kudos to you for helping out neighbors and friends!!!