Showing posts with label walnut ridge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label walnut ridge. Show all posts
Saturday, January 31, 2009
STILL NO WORD FROM STATE REP J.R. ROGERS, CONFIDENCE LEVEL LOW
J.R. Rogers is still a no show in his home town of Walnut Ridge, AR. Not surprising. Mr. Rogers, prove me wrong and tell me what you are doing for my family, and why you are being paid a salary from taxpayers.
REGARDING ARKANSAS "ALL THE ROADS ARE CLEAR WHY AREN'T WE SEEING ANYTHING?" "NO SIGHT OF STATE REP J.R. ROGERS" "NO HEAT FUEL FROM SHELTERS"
ELECTRICAL WORKERS: "WE'RE QUITTING AT SIX"
"WHAT'S SCARY TO ME IS WE'RE IN THE DARK AND DON'T SEE ANYTHING."
ANONYMOUS WRITER FROM THE JONESBORO SUN: "IT IS NOT THE GOVERNMENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE CARE OF THE PEOPLE, ASIDE FROM POLICE AND FIRE."
Let me make a comment: It is the responsibility of the municipal, state and federal governments to be on the game, to ensure warmth, safety, education, health, food. I am deeply concerned that a writer at the Jonesboro Sun has such a view on responsibility. Such is the mindset of some in Northeast Arkansas, and such is the outcome of such thinking.
Planning? The writer at the Sun said no one could plan for this catastrophe. I disagree. Like New Orleans, this is an event that could have been planned for, but leadership denied, and the people are suffering for their lack of foresight.
I am after you J.R. Rogers. Make sure you call!
Sherry from Walnut Ridge: "We don't need JR. Rogers"
This is indicative of the mind set in Northeast Arkansas: Do not expect help, responsibility, or accountability from your elected officials.
"WHAT'S SCARY TO ME IS WE'RE IN THE DARK AND DON'T SEE ANYTHING."
ANONYMOUS WRITER FROM THE JONESBORO SUN: "IT IS NOT THE GOVERNMENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE CARE OF THE PEOPLE, ASIDE FROM POLICE AND FIRE."
Let me make a comment: It is the responsibility of the municipal, state and federal governments to be on the game, to ensure warmth, safety, education, health, food. I am deeply concerned that a writer at the Jonesboro Sun has such a view on responsibility. Such is the mindset of some in Northeast Arkansas, and such is the outcome of such thinking.
Planning? The writer at the Sun said no one could plan for this catastrophe. I disagree. Like New Orleans, this is an event that could have been planned for, but leadership denied, and the people are suffering for their lack of foresight.
I am after you J.R. Rogers. Make sure you call!
Sherry from Walnut Ridge: "We don't need JR. Rogers"
This is indicative of the mind set in Northeast Arkansas: Do not expect help, responsibility, or accountability from your elected officials.
FROZEN TREES-FROZEN GOVERNMENT?
*UPDATE* The pic below is my daughter's yard.
IT LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING OUT OF LORD OF THE RINGS.
Search for a charity that would help the victims of this winter storm.
More pics to follow, to allow you to appreciate the magnitude of the storm and it's aftermath. Peace and love, more pics to follow, tomorrow.
IT LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING OUT OF LORD OF THE RINGS.
Search for a charity that would help the victims of this winter storm.
More pics to follow, to allow you to appreciate the magnitude of the storm and it's aftermath. Peace and love, more pics to follow, tomorrow.
Friday, January 30, 2009
FROZEN TREES-FROZEN GOVERNMENT?
This week, an ice storm of incredible proportions hammered the state of Arkansas. Thousands of people are without power. According to MSNBC, on Wednesday there was a peak of 111,000 people in Arkansas without power.
My children are without power, and I want to ensure proper steps are being taken to ensure they have not just basic necessities, but all of their needs are provided, as well as all other people hit by this disaster. Winter in the Mid-South can be especially brutal, with one week a string of 50 to 70 degree weather followed by a period of lower temps resulting in freezing temperatures, sleet, snow, and freezing rain such as the state and especially Northeast Arkansas saw this week.
Admittedly, it is hard to keep up with, and those that have not lived in that region of the country have difficulty understanding rapid changes in conditions.
During good times the economic conditions are bleak.
During these times they are nightmarish.
This could be Northeast Arkansas' Katrina, and it is imperative it does not become that. In the past, the Federal and State governments have been reticent in dealing with natural disasters. Please do not get defensive or offended, Agencies, this is the reality on the ground.
I spoke with Brian Smith of the Jonesboro Sun and he said as of 8p.m. there were some 3,000 people in Walnut Ridge that did not have power.
*UPDATE* Brian Smith did say crews were out in force working around the clock to restore power, and electrical workers from all over are participating in the efforts to restore power.
Mr. Smith told me the mayor of Walnut Ridge, Michelle Rogers, is currently in town, but is unaware of her whereabouts, and cannot confirm if she has electricity.
I know my daughter is without power, and no word on restoration.
I have not been able to contact J.R. Rogers, the Representative of the 73rd District, but I will be in contact with his business tomorrow, and I will ensure I post all info on Searches.
*WILL POST PICS*
LINKS
JONESBORO SUN
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
GOVERNOR MIKE BEEBE HOME PAGE
GOVERNOR MIKE BEEBE GOVERNOR MANSION PHONE NUMBER-503-324-9805
My children are without power, and I want to ensure proper steps are being taken to ensure they have not just basic necessities, but all of their needs are provided, as well as all other people hit by this disaster. Winter in the Mid-South can be especially brutal, with one week a string of 50 to 70 degree weather followed by a period of lower temps resulting in freezing temperatures, sleet, snow, and freezing rain such as the state and especially Northeast Arkansas saw this week.
Admittedly, it is hard to keep up with, and those that have not lived in that region of the country have difficulty understanding rapid changes in conditions.
During good times the economic conditions are bleak.
During these times they are nightmarish.
This could be Northeast Arkansas' Katrina, and it is imperative it does not become that. In the past, the Federal and State governments have been reticent in dealing with natural disasters. Please do not get defensive or offended, Agencies, this is the reality on the ground.
I spoke with Brian Smith of the Jonesboro Sun and he said as of 8p.m. there were some 3,000 people in Walnut Ridge that did not have power.
*UPDATE* Brian Smith did say crews were out in force working around the clock to restore power, and electrical workers from all over are participating in the efforts to restore power.
Mr. Smith told me the mayor of Walnut Ridge, Michelle Rogers, is currently in town, but is unaware of her whereabouts, and cannot confirm if she has electricity.
I know my daughter is without power, and no word on restoration.
I have not been able to contact J.R. Rogers, the Representative of the 73rd District, but I will be in contact with his business tomorrow, and I will ensure I post all info on Searches.
*WILL POST PICS*
LINKS
JONESBORO SUN
ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
GOVERNOR MIKE BEEBE HOME PAGE
GOVERNOR MIKE BEEBE GOVERNOR MANSION PHONE NUMBER-503-324-9805
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