Island Damage 2022 Christmas Storm

welch-time · 01-02-2023, 05:58 PM

Welch Island Update:

Today my brother & sister-in-law went to Welch to check for storm damage since all our security cameras have been down. They walked the perimeter of the island and didn't see any significant damage to any houses. The power on Welch has been restored but phone/internet service has not. There's lots of trees down on top of cables on the south side where the power lines come from the mainland and then split into the 2 power lines. The power company managed to restring the cables (thanks guys) to get them off the ground but the phone cables are still on the ground. I'll try to post some pictures as I get them.

welch-time · 01-02-2023, 06:31 PM

Here are a few pictures of the damaged utility lines on Welch Island taken today. Notice the multi-conductor phone cable still trapped under the trees.
The word is that the phone lines will not be repaired until spring. I'll be calling Consolidated Communications to temporarily suspend my service if they don't plan on repairing until spring.
I'd urge you to do the same if you have inoperative cameras on Welch.

-Mark

welch-time · 01-04-2023, 12:51 PM

Welch Islanders: Consolidated Communications will not be repairing the phone cable (internet) until spring because their work boat has been stored for winter. You can call customer support to suspend service & refund. (603) 759-4492

-Mark

ishoot308 · 01-05-2023, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by welch-time

Welch Islanders: Consolidated Communications will not be repairing the phone cable (internet) until spring because their work boat has been stored for winter. You can call customer support to suspend service & refund. (603) 759-4492

-Mark

Thanks Mark! Luckily I now have HUB-66 and power is up and running so for now my cameras are up and running... From the recent pics I have seen on the island, there is a LOT of spring cleanup to be done for sure!

Dan

welch-time · 01-06-2023, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

Thanks Mark! Luckily I now have HUB-66 and power is up and running so for now my cameras are up and running... From the recent pics I have seen on the island, there is a LOT of spring cleanup to be done for sure!

Dan

Dan,

Yes, I'll be looking into wireless solutions in spring.

Thanks,
Mark

MDoug · 01-19-2023, 12:51 PM

Loks like Bear has power now
BearCam is on
Our camp phone rang when I called just now, so that means power and cable are on

01-02-2023, 05:58 PM	#1
welch-time Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Welch Island Posts: 121 Thanks: 7 Thanked 67 Times in 32 Posts	Welch Island Update: Today my brother & sister-in-law went to Welch to check for storm damage since all our security cameras have been down. They walked the perimeter of the island and didn't see any significant damage to any houses. The power on Welch has been restored but phone/internet service has not. There's lots of trees down on top of cables on the south side where the power lines come from the mainland and then split into the 2 power lines. The power company managed to restring the cables (thanks guys) to get them off the ground but the phone cables are still on the ground. I'll try to post some pictures as I get them. Last edited by welch-time; 01-02-2023 at 08:36 PM.

01-02-2023, 06:31 PM	#2
welch-time Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Welch Island Posts: 121 Thanks: 7 Thanked 67 Times in 32 Posts	Here are a few pictures of the damaged utility lines on Welch Island taken today. Notice the multi-conductor phone cable still trapped under the trees. The word is that the phone lines will not be repaired until spring. I'll be calling Consolidated Communications to temporarily suspend my service if they don't plan on repairing until spring. I'd urge you to do the same if you have inoperative cameras on Welch. -Mark Attached Images

01-19-2023, 12:51 PM	#6
MDoug Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 343 Thanks: 116 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts	Bear Island Power Loks like Bear has power now BearCam is on Our camp phone rang when I called just now, so that means power and cable are on

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welch-time Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Welch Island Posts: 121 Thanks: 7 Thanked 67 Times in 32 Posts	Welch Islanders: Consolidated Communications will not be repairing the phone cable (internet) until spring because their work boat has been stored for winter. You can call customer support to suspend service & refund. (603) 759-4492 -Mark

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