Ike is causing significant damage all over the country. Dayton OH was hit with sustained winds at 60+ MPH causing 200k customers loss of power. Dayton Power and Light crews were on their way to Texas, so we will be out for days. Gas stations with power have long lines and now there are fires associated with generator use. Ike has a long reach.

She said DP&L contractors who had been sent to Texas to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Ike have been recalled to the Dayton area.

Ohio got clobbered by the remnants of Ike. There were hurricane force gusts (74+ mph) blowing for much of the day yesterday. Apparently, parts of Dayton and Cincinnati may be without power until this weekend.

There seemed to be quite a bit of damage. Large trees were down all over our neighborhood. By acquaintance, I know of three people that have trees through their houses.

In my locale there are now gas stations that still have power but are out of gasoline. There are long lines at the stations that still have gas.