I am tired of hearing people saying the "lower" communities are being ignored. I live in the east end and have no power and not seen an LG&E truck in my area yet. And no city assitance is going to reimburse me for all the food I had to throw in the trash.

What in the world? What do mean those on welfare won't see any of the state's emergency funds? They are on welfare! They are already sucking up the resources.

It is not only the "lower class" communities living without power. We live on the east side and are still without power.

Although I think we could have been better prepared for this type of disaster, please remember that this is only an inconvenience. Most of you reading these blogs still have life sustaining necessities (i.e. access to computers and power somewhere).

In fact, it was mentioned yesterday (in the 4pm news conf.) that those on state assistance for food will be able to receive reimbursement and there are meals available for those unable to provide for their families.

Resources are out there. Instead of sitting here complaining on the blogs, use the computer resource you have to get help.

I hate to sound testy...but remember those who have lost everything!

I am very thankful, esp since I have a son with special needs, that we have not lost our electricity. However, I think it is wrong to make assumptions that there is any preferences being made as to who gets their electricity back sooner, etc. We live in south end of town and we have areas with and without lights all around us. The Middletown area, what some people call the upper end of town, has many areas without lights including the post office, schools and many businesses. We should all be thankful that we are still living and breathing and not in Texas and Louisiana and one of the people who have no home to return to or the families of some who have died in the wrath of Ike. Don't whine - look for resources that are available to you - there are plenty! If you are able to help - lend a hand! Quit pointing fingers or having a pitty party!

I am very thankful for our community leaders and the LG&E workers and feel they are doing a great job under extreme circumstances!

Life is too short! Help each other if you are able to and for those in need - ask for help - don't be afraid to say and ask for help! We all need help once in a while!

Don't lose sight of the BIG picture by living in all the small details!

I too, live in the Louisville Metro Area. My power was restored Sunday evening; however, I've been without telephone or internet service for four straight days. I'm currently sharing my home with several friends without electricity. As for those of you complaining about no power, you have no idea what the extent of the damage is. The mayor does NOT have power, and neither do some hundreds of schools in the Louisville/Southern Indiana area. If you think you are being ignored...wake UP!! My neighbor who works for an electric company was nearly killed by a falling tree as he worked to restore power to some of you unappreciative people. Shortly after the incident area citizens began shouting at the workers. I don't know about you, but I am certainly glad don't have to work 24-hours a day with people screaming down my throat. Guess what? It's not the end of the world. There are food banks, shelters, even food stamp reimbursements being offered. Be grateful that Louisville wasn't obliterated like Galveston and that you still have a family!

I think its intresting that a "state of emergency" has been declared and people think that means something. It doesnt. People who were on state assistance for food wont be reimbursed for what was lost, people who needed assistance for payment of bills like water, couldnt get it because the power was down, and the water company doesnt care. The statement "state of emergency" simply means that the state will get money for the people's suffering, but those people wont ever see dime one of it to help. Especially if you are on the lower end of the scale.

Yes - I have damage - no electricity - lost all my refrigerated food. Have not seen an LGE truck but I am very thankful - and not upset - I could have been living in Galveston.

I live in Oldham Co. 1/2 way between Crestwood and Centerfield. I've yet to see ONE utility truck anywhere in South Oldham Co.

In the Portland area nothing has been touched, the majority of people are sitting without power while the upper class people are enjoying there electricity. I bet that the mayor is not going without power but who cares about the lower class communities. There have been no LG&E trucks in sight, and we will not see them until every other communtity is up and running. We have lost all our food and there is nowhere around to by ice to keep anything cold. Someone should care enough to let our community know what is going on. I had to go to Indiana to a friends house to have power for a little while and to see what is going on.

The roads have NOT been cleared by Monday, it's Tuesday and in Old Louisville, nothing has been touched! Trees still down, power lines hanging on sidewalks, roads. etc.
The only LGE truck I saw, was at the crack house down the street, he stopped by and drove off.
This is ridiculous and a shame, LGE and Mayor Jerky, should be replaced

I think that police are needed at the pumps. I was in the middle of a arguement and guns were threatened on each party.

That was scary. Is it possible to have police at the pumps where people are not being polite and waiting there turn. That upsets some people and could lead to something uncessesary.

Just a thought