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Deadly Ice Storm Knocks Out Power For 1.3 Million Across Nation

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JOE BIESK | February 2, 2009 06:15 PM EST | AP

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Spc. Michael Hagan with the Kentucky National Guard walks past storm damage as he goes door-to-door checking on residents Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Clinton, Ky. National Guard troops made their way into isolated Kentucky communities like Clinton Sunday to check on residents walloped by a winter storm that Gov. Steve Beshear called the biggest natural disaster ever to hit the state. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Steve Beshear (beh-SHEER) is raising his state's death toll to 24 in a storm that caked several states in ice last week.

That means at least 55 people have died in the storm nationwide.

Beshear says in a letter to President Barack Obama released Monday that 10 of the deaths were from carbon monoxide poisoning and at least nine others from hypothermia.

The governor's office isn't giving details on the individual deaths.

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Steve Beshear (beh-SHEER) is raising his state's death toll to 24 in a storm that caked several states in ice last week. That means at least 55 people have died in the sto...
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Steve Beshear (beh-SHEER) is raising his state's death toll to 24 in a storm that caked several states in ice last week. That means at least 55 people have died in the sto...
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- Philip Walker I'm a Fan of Philip Walker permalink
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Being from northern Middle Tennessee, and living there for over two decades, I have certainly experienced my share of ice storms, especially during my teenage years. I remember vividly the power cuts caused by a ice storm. During one particular storm, the power was out for about two weeks. We were lucky enough to have a wood burning stove to keep the entire house warm.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 04:32 PM on 02/02/2009
- countrygirl31 I'm a Fan of countrygirl31 permalink

I live in Elizabethtown. Thank God my power was restored yesterday, though I still have several family members without. Bottom line is this.. The local governments and state have done everything they possibly can to help and fix this problem as quickly as possible. What we STILL need in Kentucky is the following:
If you CAN come here and volunteer.. we need help removing trees and checking on people.
If you CANNOT come here.. we need FOOD, we need MONEY, and we need Chain Saws.

We have a tremendous amount of downed trees and limbs everywhere you go. Even if your in another state help in whatever way you can.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 02:09 PM on 02/02/2009
- Havepower I'm a Fan of Havepower permalink

Ice Storms are notorious for causing widespread power outage.

Here are some tips on how to safely restore power due to unexpected power outages and safely use emergency generators.

How to Choose the Right Emergency Electric Generator
http://www.mainpowerconnect.com/static3/howto.asp

How to Safely Operate a Portable Generator and Transfer Switch
http://www.mainpowerconnect.com/static3/index.asp

Generator Safety Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.mainpowerconnect.com/static3/faq.asp

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- signwrite I'm a Fan of signwrite permalink
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the United States is officially a third world country.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:18 AM on 02/02/2009
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