Winter storms in Iowa

[SAR-EMT1]

And just think... I was intending to go from IL over to Camp Dodge for your training session last weekend.  Hmm...I  should have found a way over and put my EMT and GTL training to a real use for CAP -for once-  lol... central Il is too quite.

[TDHenderson]

And the fun continues in Iowa.  We are now in the middle of the second major winter storm in less than a week, this time affecting the western and northern portion of the state.  Blizzard conditions previal in the west leading to all major interstates being closed.

We are hunkered down and ready to respond when called upon.

[carnold1836]

central Il is too quite.

My brother is in the IL NG, I'm sure I can get him to make it a little more interesting for you. 

[Fifinella]

And the fun continues in Iowa.  We are now in the middle of the second major winter storm in less than a week, this time affecting the western and northern portion of the state.  Blizzard conditions previal in the west leading to all major interstates being closed.

We are hunkered down and ready to respond when called upon.

Thinking of you guys.  Hope it passes soon, and you don't have flooding later.  Best wishes.

[SAR-EMT1]

Good job guys. Stay safe.

[isuhawkeye]

Well the storms have passed, the roads are open, and the CAPers can return to their mild mannered lives.  We processed lots of requests, and accomplished some positive missions for the state. We should know about a federal proc some time next week, 

Thanks to all who staffed the SEOC for the 7 day operation.

[DNall]

Make sure you spend some good time with that afteraction & lessons learned, then spend some time debriefing with your POC on the state side to see how you can be better prepared & ready to respond with what they need. Good job.

[SAR-EMT1]

Love to hear about the AAR and critique.

[Fifinella]

Well the storms have passed, the roads are open, and the CAPers can return to their mild mannered lives. 

In honor of recent events...
Life in the Midwest:

60 above zero:
Floridians turn on the heat.
People in Iowa plant gardens.

50 above zero:
Californians shiver uncontrollably.
People in Cedar Rapids sunbathe.

40 above zero:
Italian & English cars won't start.
People in Iowa drive with the windows down.

32 above zero:
Distilled water freezes.
The water in Des Moines gets thicker.

20 above zero:
Floridians don coats, thermal underwear, gloves, wool hats and socks.
People in Iowa throw on a flannel shirt.

15 above zero:
New York landlords finally turn up the heat.
People in Iowa have the last cookout before it gets cold.

Zero:
People in Miami all die.
Iowans close the windows.

10 below zero:
Californians fly away to Mexico.
People in Iowa get out their winter coats.

25 below zero:
Hollywood disintegrates.
The Girl Scouts in Iowa are selling cookies door to door. (True!)

40 below zero:
Washington DC runs out of hot air.
People in Iowa let the dogs sleep indoors.

100 below zero:
Santa Claus abandons the North Pole.
Iowans get upset because they can't start the Mini-Van.

460 below zero:
ALL atomic motion stops (absolute zero on the Kelvin scale) .
People in Iowa start saying..."Cold 'nuff fer ya?"

and the best one is -

500 below zero:
Hell freezes over.
Iowa public schools will open 2 hours late

[RogueLeader]

You for got one:
540 Below Zero:
Iowa Schools Finally Close
Hawkeyes win National Championship

[BillB]

Make that:

Hawkeyes win National Championship     

In outdoor swimming and diving

[RogueLeader]

Into a teacup.