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Ice Storm 2006 Pictures
| The storm began Dec.
29th, just a week after the first dose of freezing rain
that took out many tree branches. The storm's effects
left tens of thousands of Central Nebraskans without
power, destroyed trees, snapped power poles like twigs,
brought down many power lines, and made traveling
extremely dangerous. Falling ice continued to cause
damage as the thawing process began. Additionally, below
freezing temperatures posed a threat to people and homes
without power. Shelters in Axtell were set up at Mosaic
- Bethphage Mission and at the Community Hall, while
other people found shelter with family members or
neighbors who had power due to the use of generators.
Power was returned to most of Axtell on the evening of
Jan. 3, 2007. Damage estimates reached over $200 million
for the state, and the power outage affects will last
for months to come. |
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a larger image.
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Main Street Dec. 30 |
Carlson farm northwest of Axtell Dec. 30 |
Grass blades that caught their share of
the freezing rain.
Dec. 30 |
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View of Mosaic - Bethphage Mission from
Carlson farm.
Dec. 31 |
Ice coated power pole/line.
Dec. 31 |
Steel electrical tower along highway 44.
Dec. 31 |
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Evening view on New Years Day. |
Another beautiful evening view on New
Years Day. |
Windmill at the Mosaic recreation area. |
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Road sign ice-shadow. |
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If you would like to
contribute your pictures from
the Ice Storm of 2006, send your pictures to:
axtellne@yahoo.com
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