Portland in the Grip of a Savage Storm: Contractors in High Demand
The Portland area experiences an intense snow and ice storm, leading to extensive damage and a dramatic increase in demand for contracting services. A severe storm in Portland, Oregon, caused significant damage and disruption to normal life. The storm, characterized by intense snow and icy conditions, caused a surge in demand for local contracting services. Rich's Tree Service reported an increase of 800 calls for assistance, a significant increase from their usual call volume. However, the weather, including a second storm, hindered contractors' clean-up operations due to treacherous road conditions. Electrician Mick Gainey, an electrician working to restore electrical systems damaged by falling trees, likened the area to a 'war zone' and compared the damage to the wind storm of 1995. The state of emergency was declared in response to the fatal ice storm, which resulted in at least 11 deaths in Oregon. The aftermath of the storm is expected to linger, with clean up and power restoration expected to take weeks.
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Portland, Oregon, woke up to an icy reality as a savage storm characterized by intense snow and icy conditions swept through the area, causing extensive damage and disrupting normal life. Coupled with winds reaching speeds of up to 50 mph, the storm posed a formidable challenge not only to the residents but also to the local contracting services.
The severity of the storm sparked an overwhelming surge in demand for contracting services. One such company, Rich’s Tree Service, based in Fairview, reported an astounding 800 calls for assistance, a dramatic jump from their usual call volume. However, the ruthless weather, including a second storm that intensified the icy conditions, hindered contractors’ efforts to initiate the clean-up operations due to treacherous road conditions.
The ferocity of the freezing winds in east Multnomah County resulted in several pipes bursting, leading to a deluge of service calls for companies such as Master Tech Plumbing. Meanwhile, others grappled with electrical issues. Mick Gainey, an electrician with A&J Electrical Inc., was working tirelessly to restore electrical systems damaged by falling trees. He likened the area to a ‘war zone,’ a testament to the storm’s destructive power.
Gainey drew parallels between the 2024 storm and the wind storm of 1995, underscoring the current storm’s extensive damage. The storm’s reach did not spare Gainey himself, as four trees fell and damaged his and his neighbors’ property. But amid the challenges, the spirit of resilience prevailed. Contractors have been responding to the increased demand for their services, albeit with delays due to the ongoing severe weather conditions.
In the face of such adversity, Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency. The declaration came in response to the fatal ice storm that has caused widespread power outages, damage to homes and vehicles, and resulted in at least 11 deaths in Oregon. The storm, affecting nearly 100,000 people, necessitated a statewide emergency declaration and the activation of federal resources. Schools remained closed, and warming shelters were established across the state.
The National Weather Service issued an ice storm warning, emphasizing the severity of the situation and the safety concerns it posed to the residents of the state. The aftermath of the storm is expected to linger, with clean-up and power restoration predicted to take weeks.