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Hazard Identification - Ice Storms
Return to Previous Page. ice storms. Historically, Alabama has experienceda number of ice storms. History of ice storms in Alabama.
http://www.csc.noaa.gov/products/alabama/htm/ice.htm

Extractions: Return to Previous Page ICE STORMS Historically, Alabama has experienced a number of ice storms. Although not as frequent as other disasters threatening the state, Alabama can expect to experience icing conditions about once every three to five years. History of Ice Storms in Alabama Significant ice storms that affected locations in Alabama occurred across the northern two-thirds of Alabama on January 6 and 7, 1988. Ice accumulation was nearly an inch along a line from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham to Anniston. Much of the Tennessee Valley experienced snow, with as much as 10 inches of snow in Huntsville on March 1 to 3, 1980. Additional icing events include the following: January 20, 1983, statewide with worst conditions across north and central Alabama; January 12, 1982, statewide with worst conditions across north and central Alabama; January 2, 1977, statewide with worst conditions across north and central Alabama; January 2, 1977, central Alabama; and January 7, 1973, across the Tennessee Valley of north Alabama. The 1994 declaration for severe winter storms resulted from incidents occurring on January 16 to 18 and February 9, 1994. Cold, dry Arctic air over Alabama from January 16 to 18 was replaced by a warm, moist front. As the low pressure center moved out of the state, cold dry, Arctic air once again moved in with freezing temperatures, causing the wet mud to freeze. Then, on February 9, a stationary cold front retreated northward, bringing moist warmer air behind it. Weak low pressure cells moving along the boundary between cold and warm air masses pushed the warm, moist air up and over the cold surface air creating a shallow layer of near-freezing air at the ground surface. Precipitation, falling from the warm air layer froze on contact with cold surface objects creating a thick coating of ice. Flooding also occurred when debris-blocked channels could not drain off the water from melting ice and thawing soil.
CableWorld: Cable Ops Hit Hard By Ice Storms
NEWS Cable Ops Hit Hard By ice storms By Mavis Scanlon David Augerwas in Florida when he first heard the news. An ice storm had
http://www.cableworld.com/archive/cableworld/2002/12/16/cwd02121602.shtml

Extractions: David Auger was in Florida when he first heard the news. An ice storm had wreaked havoc across the Carolinas. Early the next morning Auger, president of Time Warner Cable's Charlotte division, was on the phone with an employee who was standing in the parking lot behind headquarters, which abuts a wooded area. The noise from tree branches snapping sounded like gunfire. That may be an understatement. Damage from the Dec. 5 storm, which hit early enough in the season so that few trees had yet shed their leaves, and which followed 2001's root-weakening drought, was massive. Nearly 1.8 million customers lost electricity, more than during the hurricanes of the recent past. In a testament to cable's ascendancy, one local police chief pleaded with residents to call 911 only with true emergencies, not because their cable was out.
Georgia Disasters -- Freeze And Ice Storms
Includes Drought, Storms Excess Water, Freeze ice storms, Fire and NuclearEmergency. Natural Disasters in Georgia Freeze and ice storms.
http://interests.caes.uga.edu/disaster/freeze/default.htm

Extractions: Make Selection Disaster Main Page Disaster Preparation Disaster Recovery Drought Fire Nuclear Emergency Recent News Releases As information becomes relevant, we will post it here. Please check back with us when freezing and icy conditions threaten Georgia. Visit our page of articles about freeze and ice storms. Natural Disasters Home Drought Fire ... UGA Home
Mark Twain Quotations - Ice Storms
ice storms. In America the icestorm is an event. And it is not anevent which one is careless about. When it comes, the news flies
http://www.twainquotes.com/Ice_storms.html

Extractions: A B C D ... W X Y Z ICE STORMS In America the ice-storm is an event. And it is not an event which one is careless about. When it comes, the news flies from room to room in the house, there are bangings on the doors, and shoutings, "The ice-storm! the ice-storm!" and even the laziest sleepers throw off the covers and join the rush for the windows.
FEMA: Major Disaster Declared For Louisiana Ice Storms; Six Parishes Designated
Major Disaster Declared For Louisiana ice storms; Six Parishes DesignatedFor Aid To Local Governments. For Complete Coverage of this Disaster.
http://www.fema.gov/diz01/d1357n01.shtm

Extractions: Six Parishes Designated For Aid To Local Governments For Complete Coverage of this Disaster Washington, January 12, 2001 The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available to help communities in six northwest Louisiana parishes recover from the effects of crippling ice storms that began last month. FEMA Director James Lee Witt said President Clinton authorized the assistance under a major disaster declaration issued early this evening following a review of the agency's analysis of the state's request for federal relief submitted yesterday. The declaration covers damage to public property from the storms that occurred over the period of December 11, 2000 through January 3, 2001. Immediately after the President's action, Witt designated the following parishes eligible for federal funding to supplement the recovery needs of affected local governments: Bienville, Caddo, Claiborne, Lincoln, Union and Webster. Under the declaration, Witt said the federal government will pay 75 percent of the eligible costs for debris removal, emergency services related to the storms and restoring damaged public facilities. The declaration also makes funding available to the state on a costshared basis for approved projects that reduce future disaster risks.
FEMA: Major Disaster Declared For Louisiana Ice Storms
Major Disaster Declared For Louisiana ice storms; Six Parishes DesignatedFor Aid To Local Governments, Jan 12. More news for this disaster
http://www.fema.gov/diz01/d1357.shtm
SNOW AND ICE STORMS HURTING BLOOD SUPPLY
SNOW AND ice storms HURTING BLOOD SUPPLY. American Red Cross Ensures Blood ReachesStormAffected Areas; Eligible Donors Encouraged to Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
http://www.redcross.org/press/archives/122800.html

Extractions: www.RedCross.org WASHINGTON, December 28 - Snow and ice storms in more than seven states along the East Coast and across the Midwest have forced the cancellation of blood drives resulting in more than 5,000 missed blood donations. With more severe weather forecasted for this weekend, the American Red Cross is urging donors across the country to call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule an appointment to help keep the blood supply stable. "The American Red Cross ensures people in desperate need of lifesaving blood will get it no matter where they are," said Dr. Bernadine Healy, Red Cross president and chief executive officer. "Our nationwide system of blood collection and distribution allows us quickly to ship blood to areas experiencing shortages. Because of these storms, we're asking eligible donors across the country to roll up their sleeves and give the gift of life." While the current American Red Cross blood supply is stable with more than 76,000 units in the national inventory system, this weekend's projected bad weather in states such as Connecticut, Georgia and New York could dramatically affect blood collections.
SNOW AND ICE STORMS HURTING BLOOD SUPPLY
Fires, Floods, Tornadoes, Blizzards, ice storms and Extreme Cold Punctuate Yearof Lower Profile Disasters. Arkansas Extreme cold and three ice storms (Dec.
http://www.redcross.org/press/archives/122800c.html

Extractions: www.RedCross.org WASHINGTON, December 28, 2000 - While no major hurricane or earthquake dominated the headlines this year, the American Red Cross kept busy helping the victims of nearly 300 major disasters as well as thousands of personal tragedies such as residential fires. In December alone, the American Red Cross has already committed more than $1 million to helping families in 27 states -14 major disasters and 13 others- who have recently been devastated by floods, ice storms, tornadoes, blizzards, extreme cold, building collapses and fires. More than 1,100 American Red Cross disaster relief workers have opened 55 shelters or service centers and served more than 40,000 meals while providing relief and assistance to families who have lost their homes during the holiday season. "While the American Red Cross responds to over 63,000 disasters a year, many are in the news only briefly," said Dr. John Clizbe, American Red Cross vice president Disaster Services. "Every day, we are helping families in neighborhoods nationwide recover from disasters whether they are in the headlines or not," he said. American Red Cross relief workers continue to help those victimized by December disasters across the country:
Of CyberTerrorism And Ice Storms
Of CyberTerrorism and ice storms. Related Resources.
http://antivirus.about.com/library/weekly/aa121402a.htm
Of CyberTerrorism And Ice Storms
Of CyberTerrorism and ice storms. Understanding the dynamics. RelatedResources. First page Of CyberTerror and ice storms Page 1, 2, 3.
http://antivirus.about.com/library/weekly/aa121402c.htm

Extractions: Just like crumbling mortar around bricks, operating systems gradually become less and less secure as bugs are uncovered and exploits engineered. Patching the holes when fixes become available is essential for proper security. If you use Windows, keep close tabs on the Windows Update site or at a minimum check for updates once a month.
December 2000 Ice Storms Leaves Trees In A Mess In East Texas
December 2000 ice storms Leaves Trees in a Mess by Keith C. Hansen,Extension Horticulturist. The December 2000 ice storm in East
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/county/smith/homegardens/icestorm.html

Extractions: by Keith C. Hansen, Extension Horticulturist The December 2000 ice storm in East Texas will be remembered for a long time for the severity of the damage to trees and the disruption of thousands of lives when electrical services were interrupted. Initial cleanup has already begun, and we'll be seeing the effects of the storm for some time. The damage can be attributed to the slow, steady, prolonged rain of super-cooled water that resulted in significant accumulation on branches, needles and leaves. In some areas, up to 2 inches of rain fell Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The rain water froze upon contact with surfaces below 32 degrees and ice continued to build up through the night. Limb breakage accelerated when the winds picked up, swaying the heavily weighed down branches. Folks with major tree damage need to do some evaluating, considering if the tree is worth salvaging, and then consider their ability to do any needed repairs. Many of the trees damaged include weak, brittle species, such as elm, pine, hackberry, silver maple and willow. Extensive damage to these trees usually would call for tree removal rather than trying to spend time and money on repair. If the whole top is broken out of the tree, then it's questionable whether it will be economical to salvage the tree. This is especially true for species with brittle wood.
Wfn.org | Lutherans Respond To Ice Storms In The Northeast
Disaster Response has arranged for 40 generators to be shipped from Fargo, ND, toaid people in upstate New York in the wake of winter and ice storms that have
http://www.wfn.org/1998/01/msg00068.html
Work-Related Injuries Associated With Falls During Ice Storms -- National Instit
WorkRelated Injuries Associated with Falls During ice storms NationalInstitutes of Health, January 1994. Although some environmental
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00039812.htm

Extractions: Although some environmental cold-related occupational health problems have been described previously (e.g., hypothermia and related thermal conditions) (1), the risks associated with pedestrian injuries related to surface ice are not well characterized. During January 18-31, 1994, freezing rain and record cold temperatures created icy conditions in the Washington, D.C., area that were sufficiently severe to prompt early or complete closure of the operations of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and many other public- and private-sector organizations. During this period, the Occupational Medical Service (OMS) of NIH and a local hospital that provides most initial care for workplace-related problems among NIH employees noted a substantial increase in fall-related injuries. This report summarizes an analysis of OMS data regarding these injuries during January 18-31, 1994. OMS logs were reviewed for work-related acute musculoskeletal injuries sustained by NIH employees (total estimated: 18,000) during January 18-31. Additional details about diagnosis and disposition were obtained for each case from clinical charts and workers' compensation claims files. In June 1994, all injured employees were contacted by telephone to assess
March 2003 - Shawnee & Dean State Forest Ice Storms
MOST SHAWNEE AND DEAN STATE FOREST ROADS AND TRAILS REMAIN BLOCKED BY ICEDAMAGEDTREES The Nature Conservancy and Ohio Horsemens Council assisting with
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/news/mar03/0318icestorms.htm

Extractions: Shawnee State Forest , as well as six miles of road in nearby Dean State Forest , to re-open by May 1. Nearly 200 miles of recreational trails in the two state forests are closed due to fallen trees. Six contract logging crews continue to open roads through the 65,000-acre Shawnee State Forest in Adams and Scioto counties. Another contract crew is clearing obstructions from roads in the 2,800-acre Dean State Forest in Lawrence County. State forest officials are urging the public to avoid unnecessary use of forest roads until obstructions are removed. While state forest roads provide access primarily for forest maintenance and fire control, many are also used by local residents for cross-country travel and access to private properties within the state forests. All hiking and bridle trails within both forests remain closed. The Ohio Chapter of The Nature Conservancy is currently asking members and volunteers to assist with several trail clearing workdays already planned for March, April and June. TNC volunteers, along with members of the Scioto County Chapter of the Ohio Horsemen's Council, will clear trails with light damage, while the heavily damaged trails will require professional logging crews because of the number and size of downed trees. Planned trail improvement workdays for The Nature Conservancy include March 28, April 9, April 19 and the weekend of June 28 and 29. Interested parties may contact Julie Boreman 614-717-2770 for further information.
ICE STORMS
7. ice storms. GENERAL SITUATION. Polk County has long, hot summers becausemoist tropical air from the Gulf of Mexico persistently covers the area.
http://www.pcoem.org/ice_storms.htm

Extractions: Polk County has long, hot summers because moist tropical air from the Gulf of Mexico persistently covers the area. Winters are cool and fairly short with only a rare cold wave that moderates in 1 or 2 days. Precipitation is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year, and prolonged droughts are rare, summer precipitation, mainly afternoon thundershowers, that are at times severe in nature. In winter the average temperature is 51 degrees F, and the average daily minimum temperature is 39 degrees. The lowest temperature on record, which occurred at Livingston on February 2,1951, is 4 degrees. In summer the average temperature is 81 degrees, and the average daily maximum temperature is 78.3 degrees. The highest recorded temperature, which occurred at Livingston on August 6, 1951, is 111 degrees. Snowfall is rare. In 70 percent of the winters, there is no measurable snowfall. In 10 percent, the snowfall, usually of short duration, is more than 2 inches. The heaviest 1-day snowfall on record was more than 5 inches. The average relative humidity in midafternoon is about 60 percent. Humidity is higher at night, and the average at dawn is about 90 percent. The sun shines 60 percent of the time possible in summer and 50 percent in winter. The prevailing wind is from the south-southeast. Average windspeed is highest, 9 miles per hour, in spring. During winters that are extreme with freezing temperatures combined with snow and ice road conditions become impassable and traffic control becomes a severe problem.
Ice Storms
ice storms Pretty But Destructive. A major ice storm hit the areaDecember 5th. While looking nice on trees it caused widespread
http://www.hcc.cc.nc.us/Halifacts/1202A.htm

Extractions: Home Learning Resources Center Online Classes Student Resources ... Continuing Ed Ice Storms - Pretty But Destructive A major ice storm hit the area December 5th. While looking nice on trees it caused widespread power outages in the area, including the college. These photos were taken on campus the following day by Jerry Thompson, HCC's Computer Network Manager. Home Learning Resources Center Online Classes Student Resources ... Continuing Ed
Ice Storms
ice storms. ice storms Where do they occur? ice storms are one of themost dangerous forms of weather in the world, sometimes causing
http://www.ci.savannah.ga.us/cityweb/disasterinfo.nsf/5ae9bd7c8938f28a85256b8800
Because I Can: Ice Storms Suck
Ice. Lots of it. Main Rocking Mark's World » December 05, 2002 ice stormssuck Now, I know by the end of tomorrow all this stuff will have melted.
http://www.danisaacs.com/blog/archives/000086.html

Extractions: Why am I doing this? Main December 05, 2002 Ice storms suck Now, I know by the end of tomorrow all this stuff will have melted. So it's nothing like a good winter storm Ohio style. But given the layout of things down here, it makes things very shitty for a lot of people. Our power went out at midnight. Came on 2:15ish (am). Went out again @ 4am. Just came back on @2:30pm. It's nice to have heat again. Temp inside got down into the high 50's. With a newborn, this is a concern. Stayed by the gas fireplace, and it was much warmer. It's on now. I've cranked it up to 80, as the power is likely to go out again, due to: Trees. So many trees. Right along roads. Which happen to also have power lines running along them. Big conifers. Whose limbs get VERY heavy when coated with an inch or two of ice. And rest on, or fall and snap through, the aforementioned power lines. Nobody lives away from these trees. This morning, 1.2 million people (which is close to just about everyone) in Wake and Durham counties were w/o power. As soon as they get people up, more go down. They estimate some poeple will be out until the weekend. Hurricaine Fran was the last time (and only time) things were worse, according to the talking heads. I took some pictures. Couldn't get too close, as branches are still falling. The 60' pine tree in the back yard lost three of it's biggest liiimbs, and still has a few threatening.
Emergencies And Telework. Eg Earthquakes, Snow & Ice Storms, Bomb Scares Etc
have already discovered the bottomline saving capabilities of this concept duringall types of emergencies snow and ice storms, floods, earthquakes
http://www.ivc.ca/emergencies/teleworkguys.htm

Extractions: Home Daily News Join CTA (free) Jobs Books Media Contact ... Links ABOUT InnoVisions Canada Cdn Telework Assoc TELEWORK About Telework Cost-Benefits Taxes and Telework For Teleworkers ... European telwork studies MISCELLANEOUS Bumper stickers Telework Humour Telework Stories Case studies ... Conferences/Events RELATED ISSUES Flexiblework Timeshifting Distance Education Tele-health MISCELLANEOUS Products Bookstore Awards, Testimonials Suggestions ... Reach Us Don't let a winter storm disrupt your work Let telework make your day By The Telework Guys Life may be grand, but when it comes to snow and other emergencies, it sure is unpredictable. You may not feel threatened today, but take it from us; Murphy's Law does exist. It's just a question of time. The fun thing is that we never know exactly when or where the next emergency will hit. So, how can telework help? Simple. When an emergency keeps your employees from their offices, minimize business disruption and maintain services by having in place a business strategy that lets them telework from home. More organizations have already discovered the bottom-line saving capabilities of this concept during all types of emergencies snow and ice storms, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, bomb threats, cyber attacks, political unrest, explosions, fires, power outages, transportation strikes and other labour disputes.
Unprecedented Ice Storms Bring Out Valiant Response From NYPA Crews
(315) 7640226; Ext. 300. hadler.r@nypa.gov. Unprecedented ice storms BringOut Valiant Response from NYPA Crews January 15, 1998. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.
http://www.nypa.gov/press/1998/0115c.htm

Extractions: Contact: Bob Hadler (315) 764-0226; Ext. 300 hadler.r@nypa.gov Unprecedented Ice Storms Bring Out Valiant Response from NYPA Crews January 15, 1998 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MASSENAWhile operators working 16-hour shifts continue pumping electric energy out of the St. Lawrence-Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project here, line crews, working in the worst possible conditions, struggle to restore transmission lines to keep that power flowing to homes, businesses and factories in the North Country. In the aftermath of a series of ice storms that has devastated much of Northern New York, New England and parts of Quebec and Ontario, the New York Power Authority's St. Lawrence-FDR Project continued to be the only supplier of electricity for almost all electricity users in the six-county disaster zone. Throughout the first phases of the disaster, NYPA crews succeeded in maintaining transmission to municipal systems the Power Authority serves directly in Massena and Plattsburgh as well as to the three major industries in Massena Alcoa, Reynolds and General Motors that it directly serves. Municipal systems in Rouses Point, Lake Placid and Tupper Lake that use Power Authority electricity, but depend on transmission links owned by other utilities, are also back to or near normal service levels. As of Thursday, municipal systems in Philadelphia and Theresa were still reported out of service.

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