No Phones, No Electricity, No Internet Means Western Kentucky Essentially "Off the Grid"PHOTO: Ice-encrusted tree limbs like this these near Dycusburg will hamper the efforts of power companies trying to restore electricity. Crittenden County residents report that cracking limbs pierce the air like popping gunfire as they snap. Photo courtesy of Michelle Henderson.
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear is asking President Obama for a federal emergency disaster declaration to deal with widespread power outages and cleanup from a powerful winter storm that hammered Kentucky.
An approximate 525,000 residents remain without electricity in Kentucky. More than 68 counties of Kentucky's 120 are operating under a state of emergency.
What does this mean for you? If you have tried to call Western Kentucky from out of state, you might get a busy signal or hear a message saying: "Due to technical difficulties, we are unable to complete your call at this time. Please try your call again later." All incoming and outgoing phone, including cell, and Internet communication has come to a halt.
If you have loved ones in Crittenden County, the National Guard is assisting those who need help. Several who sought warm shelter slept at the Crittenden County courthouse.
The printed version of The Crittenden Press was delivered today from the Crittenden Press offices from the printers. Of course, there's no way to deliver the newspaper and all retail locations are closed during this catastrophic emergency.
Please continue to monitor this blog for further updates.
An approximate 525,000 residents remain without electricity in Kentucky. More than 68 counties of Kentucky's 120 are operating under a state of emergency.
What does this mean for you? If you have tried to call Western Kentucky from out of state, you might get a busy signal or hear a message saying: "Due to technical difficulties, we are unable to complete your call at this time. Please try your call again later." All incoming and outgoing phone, including cell, and Internet communication has come to a halt.
If you have loved ones in Crittenden County, the National Guard is assisting those who need help. Several who sought warm shelter slept at the Crittenden County courthouse.
The printed version of The Crittenden Press was delivered today from the Crittenden Press offices from the printers. Of course, there's no way to deliver the newspaper and all retail locations are closed during this catastrophic emergency.
Please continue to monitor this blog for further updates.
Posted by Matthew T. Patton
