We at the Big Red Tool feel that it is our duty to keep the public informed as Kentucky endures the worst natural disaster in recent memory. As such, we've decided to post a letter from this morning's Daily News that uncovers why Bowling Green got off so lucky when the storms hit. John P. Blackburn (pictured) explains it all:
“The lack of any significant snow in recent years is distressing to my grandchildren, though not much to those in my age group.
This is how I explain it to them. The legislature was requested to establish a no snow zone for Warren County and surrounding areas after the hard winters of the late 1970s. This was done and is still in effect today.
The National Weather Service maintains a rapid response team which is dispatched to set up a force field around Warren County in the event of a winter storm warning.
This is funded by Kroger Company, the Parent company of the National Weather Service.
The advantage to Kroger is that shelves are cleaned of milk, bread and other supplies whenever a warning is issued. School systems also benefit by declaring a holiday.
I see little likelihood of change anytime soon since the legislature is largely composed of people in my age group.
John P. Blackburn
Bowling Green”
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