Yes, JiK. 8" of snow for you is like at least 3 to 4 times that for us because we maintain the equipment, staff and plans to deal with it. And, youse are far more susceptible to "ice" because it would be more likely in a storm and because your power infrastructure is older.

It's all relative.

sIx... some little old ladies have neighbours who are little old ladies. Surely the jurisdictional authority could sort out the facts and not fine such people? Maybe they could help out in such cases? I heard there was shortage of jobs for young able bodied sorts, no? I still say they are heartless bastards!