Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Why Hartford Has No Power

Sunday Morning


Tuesday Morning

We got hit by ten inches of wet snow Saturday night and into Sunday, while the trees still had their leaves.  Some hill towns to the west got 18 inches.  The weight of the snow cracked trees, and brought power and telephone lines down.  Everywhere.  The damage is so extensive that there just are not enough crews to get all the work done quickly.  It is going to take a while before the trees can be removed from the streets, broken poles replaced, and lines reconnected and energized.

My family is fine.  No damage to the house, but no power, heat or internet.  We have left until the power returns.  
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34 comments:

  1. brattcatNovember 2, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    what an adventure. hope you are back in your home soon.

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  2. DianneNovember 2, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    Thankfully Jack you and your family are safe - what a lot of damage in such a short space of time. I hope you can all return to some semblance of normal life soon.
    Take care.

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  3. Luis GomezNovember 2, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    I am glad you and your family are fine. Your images say it all.

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  4. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comNovember 2, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    It is remarkable that the streets are clear enough for you to be able to get out.

    On Sunday morning I saw the TV news and told Julie about what you must be going through. She has lived in Arizona her entire life and I had to explain what wet snow on trees with leaves would mean. She had no idea.

    I just saw on the news this morning that the high in Hartford today will be 55 and that it the warm weather will continue through the weekend. Look on the bright side. At least the weather will be good where ever you have gone while you are waiting for the power company to repair the lines.

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  5. SRQNovember 2, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    With the temperature warming up, crews should be arriving from all over to help clear the area and re-establish the electricity. Glad your house wasn't damaged. Impressive pics (particularly the top one) -- I knew you'd come through with some good documentation of the storm. Did you consider the Sunshine State as your retreat while waiting it out?

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  6. EditaNovember 2, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    OMG! unbelievable!
    I'm glad you are fine but no power...it must be hard.Take care.

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  7. KateNovember 2, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    There's no such thing as "normalcy" when Ole Man Winter arrives. The season arrived way too soon. You'll be happy when all the damage has been cleared.

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  8. ChoppographyNovember 2, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    THIS was supposed to be the results of "Snowpocolypse" last year, remember? I wonder where all the national media coverage is now? Could it be that it isn't January?

    We all know that March storms are big dumpers. But, it's likely been a long time since we saw something like this before Thanksgiving, heck, before Christmas....never in October.

    Hope you get back to normal soon, Jack. I can't imagine what we'd be doing if that was here.

    Chip

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  9. sheila lynchNovember 2, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    We did not get any snow in Duxbury, not very far by the crow fly, but coastal. I am really sorry for those suffering without power, and I know the treacherous jobs the utility crews have. When Irene came through we lost power for three days and that seemed so long. I hope you get back to normal enough soon!

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  10. MichelleNovember 2, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Glad to hear that you have no damage. The whole no power issue is really no fun. We have survived the same. I hope things get back to normal soon.

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  11. jooNovember 2, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Great to hear that you and your family are fine! Wow, so much snow in the end of October!

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  12. SharonNovember 2, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Wow, this really puts a face on what I've been hearing on the news. It is amazing the amount of damage that can be done when it snows this early in the year. Years ago, when I was doing a lot of traveling for work, I was in Denver for a two weeks in September and one of these storms hit. It was an amazing site to see but, the city lost over 50% ot it's trees because of the broken limbs.

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  13. Regina KNovember 2, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Wet October snow creates such damage. KC had what we refer to as an "October Surprise" a few years ago the damage was extensive. I hope power is restored soon.

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  14. PetNovember 2, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I'm glad to hear that you are all fine.

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  15. LorelleNovember 2, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Glad to hear that your family is safe! I hope repairs go faster then expected.

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  16. MoNovember 2, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Oh my, it's looking like a long hard winter for you.

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  17. MalyssNovember 2, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Glad to read that you're well and safe! it's incredible to see that in october!I hope it's not the promise of a long winter..

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  18. VPNovember 2, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Ouch... We had something like that up north, but here the sun still shines.
    I hope that soon everything will be back in order.

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  19. HalcyonNovember 2, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    I'm really sorry about the poor weather. :( I hope you get your electricity up and running soon. I know it must be a hassle having to stay somewhere else while the work is being done. But on the bright side, you got some nice photos!

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  20. RedPatNovember 2, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Glad you have somewhere to go with heat!

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  21. cieldequimperNovember 2, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Oh wow. Glad you're okay, sorry for the folks who aren't.

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  22. LowellNovember 2, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Oh ugh! I don't blame you for leaving. This can't be any fun at all and it looks cold!

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  23. KarlNovember 2, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Huiii.... I'm glad to hear you and your family are O.K.

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  24. KayNovember 2, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Brrrr! Glad you & yours are okay. But oh, what a mess Mother Nature has made! I hope this gets the worst of winter over with. . .and I'd like to imagine you've escaped to somewhere warm and tropical.

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  25. RandyNovember 2, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Sorry to hear it but happy that your all ok. That first photo makes me chilly.

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  26. Bob CroweNovember 2, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    You are very dedicated - how did you post this? We get more of this kind of thing from sky-busting thunderstorms and the odd tornado.

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  27. DawnNovember 3, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Oh wow Jack. I should have lent you my skis...;)

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  28. Oakland Daily PhotoNovember 3, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    What is the earliest autumn snow you remember before this event?

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  29. PerthDailyPhotoNovember 3, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Gosh Jack, this is crazy!! That top picture looks like you're in full on Winter, but surely you can't be yet! Hope you can return home soon and glad all is well with your family, thinking of you.

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  30. Stefan JanssonNovember 3, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Wow, that doesn't look like much fun.

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  31. Cezar and LéiaNovember 4, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Glad that everything is okay with you.Impressive snow!During our trip we saw the news about and I was worried.Mother Nature is sending some message because the weather is crazy in so many places in the world.Please take care.
    hugs
    Léia

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  32. jennyfrecklesNovember 4, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Good grief, what a mess! So glad your home wasn't damaged. Sounds like leaving for a while is a wise decision; it's hard to manage with no power at all.

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  33. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    OMG! Hard to believe it's early autumn. Glad to know you and your family are fine.

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  34. TashNovember 5, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Unbelievable. Esp since here we had warmed days than in summer. Hope the area recovers quickly.

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