This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 27
There’s a lot of shoveling that needs to be done. Just look around. Unfortunately, shoveling snow is not for everyone. It can be dangerous because of the combination of intense, sudden physical exertion and cold temperatures places extreme stress on the heart. Doctors say the rapid increase in heart rate and blood pressure caused by shoveling occurs while cold air constricts blood vessels and reduces oxygen supply. It’s not a healthy condition. It’s strongly recommended that when shoveling, the shoveler takes frequent breaks to prevent stressing his system.
The governor says Kentucky is in the heart of this winter storm. Andy Beshear encourages everyone to stay home as crews work to clear snow and ice from roadways. Every county is reporting power outages. The Commonwealth has 113 warming centers. State Parks have been designated resort and recreational parks as warming stations. Here’s that address: parks dot K-Y dot G-O-V forward slash inclement dash weather. That’s parks dot K-Y dot G-O-V forward slash inclement dash weather.
Since energy demands are way up there during this cold spell, people are being encouraged to take steps to conserve energy. This helps lessen the strain on the electric grid that is working overtime to supply heat. Unneeded lights and appliances should be turned off. Wear more clothes and turn the thermostat slightly down. Run your dishwashers, dryers and washing machines only when they’re full.
When it’s sunny, open the drapes and elet the sun shine in. And remember, Microwaves use less than half the power of a conventional oven.
Due to the winter storm and hazardous travel conditions, all campuses of Madisonville Community College will be closed again today. Students are being requested to check Blackboard for faculty updates. M-C-C is sharing emergency messaging via SNAP.
The state senator for Hopkins County is out with a reminder. Robby Mills says only fossil fuels like coal can supply the the electric power that’s needed in weather conditions we are experiencing. He says environmentalists are staying warm today because of fossil fuels. Mill says he received a text message from the Midcontinent Independent System Grid Operator encouraging conservation because excessive governmental regulations and forced closures on fossil fuels electric generation has diminished grid capacity. Mills says he’s praying that our nation makes it through this winter storm without forced blackouts because of deficient capacity.
Atmos Energy says during this time of extreme winter weather, they will be communicating with customers and communities, so please activate text alerts. This includes following Atmos Energy on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also visit their website. It;s atmos-energy dot com. That’s atmos-energy dot com.
The state police are emphasizing the importance of limiting travel and allowing first responders to focus on emergencies. Most of the roads, both small and large, are covered in snow and ice. The state police also request that 9-1-1 not be contacted for road updates. To get road conditions, drivers should visit go-k-y dot k-y dot G-O-V. That’s go-k-y dot k-y dot G-O-V.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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