Wow, we just got a delivery of LP gas, which we use to heat with.

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7. This message is from Lincoln County

Everyone, From the Director of Emergency Management, Lincoln County: If you are not already aware of the situation, there is a shortage of liquid propane gas (LP) in Wisconsin and nine other states in our region. Due to the shortage, prices have increased to triple what they were a month ago. A survey of local distributers today shows the price of LP at between $4.85 and $6.10 PER GALLON. Along with this, distributors are rationing amounts with each delivery between 100 and 200 gallons. If you call today to get a delivery you can expect to wait between 7 to 14 days for the delivery. With the cold temperatures expected this next week it is in everyone's best interest to check your tank often and call to get on a delivery schedule when your tank reaches 30%. DO NOT wait until you are almost out and expect to get quick delivery. Some parts of northern Wisconsin have had small delivery companies run out of LP and are not able to get a supply for a week or more. A couple small companies have closed their doors. Most all supply companies in the area and other areas of Wisconsin are only delivering to their own customers. They are refusing to take on new customers at this time as they are in a rationing situation. It is time to look at your usage of LP and consider rationing your supply. Turn down your thermostat, close off vents to rooms that do not need heat, and consider alternatives for heating your residences. Restrict or stop using LP in areas that are not essential to life safety. If you unable to get a supply of LP and are close to running out, consider plans to stay with someone who has heat, reduce your temperature as low as you can to conserve what LP you have, and make plans to drain water lines if need be. The weather forecast for the next thirty days is for temperatures to average 10 degrees below normal. The start of next week is to be extremely cold so prepare NOW. The forecast for this shortage is projecting there may not be relief until sometime near the end of February. Wisconsin Emergency Management will be providing information on how to prepare your home for a loss of heat. That information will be forwarded as it becomes available. It will also be available on the READY WISCONSIN website. Other information will also be available on that site. If people are in need of assistance, they may contact the Sheriff's Office dispatch center (715-536-6272) for referral information. When using alternate sources of heat, please remember to be safe in how you use those devices and take precautions to protect yourself from fire and carbon monoxide issues. Stay safe.~Lincoln County Sheriff's Office