Borough mayor will ask for state of emergency (Fairbanks, AK)

[phantom power]

Topographic maps were spread out on several tables and Haagenson asked residents to circle, highlight and mark up places around the area that could potentially produce some form of energy. This included rivers with heavy flow, windy areas, sunny hillsides and just about anything else that came to mind.

Many commentators expressed concern about having to choose between buying groceries and paying for heat. Others mentioned leaving the state due to skyrocketing prices for fuel and electricity.

“I’m expecting nearly 20 percent of Fairbanks to leave by this fall,” Denny Schlotfeldt said. “No one is able to pay for heat from this last winter — how are we supposed to afford next winter?” he asked.

After glancing out the window at the morning’s snow, Whitaker reminded everyone that next winter is just five months away.


http://newsminer.com/news/2008/may/01/borough-mayor-will-ask-state-emergency/

"Thelma, I'm declaring a state of emergency."