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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28254733/
Powerless homes tempting for NH thieves
By WHDH-TV Staff and Associated Press
WHDH-TV
updated 5:49 p.m. ET, Tues., Dec. 16, 2008
DERRY, N.H. - Police in several New Hampshire towns have seen in an increase in burglaries as thieves take advantage of empty homes without electricity.
Some towns have increased police patrols in blacked-out neighborhoods. In Kingston, Police Chief Donald Briggs called in the National Guard. He say when he heard about thefts and burglaries in other towns, he wanted to make sure his residents were protected.
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Police say some of the homes that have been hit in Hollis, Derry, Fremont and elsewhere had security systems, but the power has been off so long, the batteries were dead.
Thieves also have targeted gas-powered generators and have stolen copper wires from downed telephone poles.
Fear mongers but be advised.
This is why we're prepared
Powerless homes tempting for NH thieves
By WHDH-TV Staff and Associated Press
WHDH-TV
updated 5:49 p.m. ET, Tues., Dec. 16, 2008
DERRY, N.H. - Police in several New Hampshire towns have seen in an increase in burglaries as thieves take advantage of empty homes without electricity.
Some towns have increased police patrols in blacked-out neighborhoods. In Kingston, Police Chief Donald Briggs called in the National Guard. He say when he heard about thefts and burglaries in other towns, he wanted to make sure his residents were protected.
Police say some of the homes that have been hit in Hollis, Derry, Fremont and elsewhere had security systems, but the power has been off so long, the batteries were dead.
Thieves also have targeted gas-powered generators and have stolen copper wires from downed telephone poles.
Fear mongers but be advised.
This is why we're prepared
I didn't hear any of these reports, but according to some friends who were listening to AM radio during the blackout they were running news reports of an increase in break ins during in houses that were dark and empty.
Over lunch yesterday a co-worker said his brother in law had ordered a generator from HD a couple of weeks back. They called him on Saturday to let him know it had come in. When he showed up at the store to pick it up there was a line of people waiting for more generators to show up. As he picked up his generator by going up to the service desk he started getting a lot of crap from people in line - and then when he was leaving a few guys were following him out to the car.
I have heard a few other anecdotal stories along these lines too.
Sounds like it wasn't exactly all fun and games out there during this whole mess.
Over lunch yesterday a co-worker said his brother in law had ordered a generator from HD a couple of weeks back. They called him on Saturday to let him know it had come in. When he showed up at the store to pick it up there was a line of people waiting for more generators to show up. As he picked up his generator by going up to the service desk he started getting a lot of crap from people in line - and then when he was leaving a few guys were following him out to the car.
I have heard a few other anecdotal stories along these lines too.
Sounds like it wasn't exactly all fun and games out there during this whole mess.
J
Jose
Reply to people in line: f*** all of you.
Question to guys following out into the parking lot: is a generator worth your life?
JuergenG
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...or: got change for a '45 ?
J
Jose
I'm usually more direct.
I am not going to let a group of thugs converge on me and surround me without telling them exactly what will happen to them if they do not back off.
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Love it.
I can just imagine an M-4 with a billboard label saying "Tactical flashlight" and a little decal with an arrow pointing to the trigger, "Squeeze here to turn on."
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That's the strobe function.
So glad I can open carry to home depot and lowesI don't think anyone would follow me with my 500 S&W on my belt.
I'd follow you around:
A. In an effort to gauge your paranoia level.
B. Just to see what happens.
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I remember as a kid a photo in Nat. Geographic about the aftermath of a hurricane down south someplace - this must have been the 70s. There was some breakdown of order (surprise) and the photo was of a guy from about mid shoulder down carrying a gallon jug of water with a .357 on his hip.
That photo had a big impact on me - basically it told me that in the event of a Very Bad Thing happening I needed to be prepared to protect myself and my family.
I've always assumed that the most polite people in a tense situation are heavily armed.
How does on put one's dog on "alert?"
I mean, I have a big girl, She's 100+ pounds but she's not interested on going outside to "be on alert." Oh sure, she'll guard the inside of the house, because that can be done from bed. But I can just imagine trying to "put her on alert."
"Blue, you take the front, I'll take the back. Bark if something happens." I'd say , with a serious look on my face.
"Excuse me," she'd say, "but did I receive any paramilitary training? How about you F****** bark if something happens and I'll come running if there is any licking to be done? Deal? Ok then, I'm going back to sleep. Wake me when TSHTF."
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