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| Courtesy US Dept. of Veteran Affairs |
This day is known as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world. It falls on November 11th, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I.
The major hostilities of World War I formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, with the German signing of the Armistice.
After the storm....
While normalcy appears to be returning - though some pockets within Montague still lack a full return of power - long will this now historic storm be remembered.
Just imagine, such conditions were normal for those who resided here prior to electric lines being introduced less than a century ago!
Thankfully Sandy did spare us Irene's deluge.
A few lessons that have been learned:
Cordless or computer-based phones will not work if electricity or a cable connection is down for an extended period - beyond battery back-up.
Hold on to old-fashioned direct plug-in phones to use - as they work, if you have a traditional phone line. When Century Link had an interruption in its lines, you could make calls within the immediate area.
Have batteries, non-perishable food and bottled water handy in advance - and save plastic buckets or large containers [if you can't fill a tub] to fill and use for non-potable water for toilets, etc.
Gas/propane stove's burners work, using matches, when power goes out.
The above freezing daytime temperatures spared indoor water pipes from freezing, despite frigid nights in the 20's.
Learn what to do if next time we're not as fortunate.
Try to have some alternate means of heat - a woodstove, or an electric space heater if you have a generator. If only they can invent ones which are solar powered.
Despite our inconveniences - let us be thankful that we fared much better than many others.
For updates on post hurricane info: http://www.sussex.nj.us/
