It’s been twelve days, and some people still do not have power. I know how difficult that is, however, I am getting a little tired of hearing the politicians DEMANDING a reason to the company’s length of time to get everyone back on the grid, and bad-mouthing the power companies. It seems evident that we experienced a crisis. One the company was not at all prepared for, and has had to call in utility companies from around the country and Canada, to help remedy this situation. This crisis, is the largest one we have experienced in the state on NH. It is obvious to me, that the utility company has enough trucks and staff for a little more than the everyday work required for them. This is just good business – reducing capital equipment and salary costs. Why on earth would a politician think that they could possibly handle getting electric back to 400,000 customers in record time. I for one, saw the utilities companies out in this past snow storm still working in dire conditions. Some of these guys are from Tennessee and have only seen this type of condition once or twice in their life. Can you imagine them having to work in this? Talk about being a fish out of water!
Don’t get me wrong, I do feel bad for those still without power; but I just feel these politicians are using this crisis to try to earn brownie points- or should I say voter ‘s points! Instead, I wish they would use their power to help unite us and let us know, that as difficult as it is, everyone is doing their best. Provide us with directions to assist those in need, and perhaps start volunteer squads to check on people, or bring people to shelters. Oh, and of course, THEY could use THEIR money to bring in MORE utility companies to assist us, at getting everyone back online quicker, instead of JUST whining and complaining out loud! I just think a little leadership of confidence and direction, would be much more helpful to everyone, than the anger and divisive tactics directed towards the power company, they are currently using.
