Prayers for Bob

Katie and I are both very sad to have learned that Boston Bob met an unfortunate end after what appears to have been electrocution. The article is here:

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/local/story/497690p-419529c.html

Con Ed is investigating the situation. As you may recall, last year a woman was electrocuted and died while walking her dogs on a city street. The dangers of walking the city streets are limitless...Seriously though, I've seen boots that perhaps could protect both you and your dog from electrocution. Rubber soles for your dog and for yourself, so fashionistas out there...just wear those ugly boots or a pair of Uggs with rubber soles and protect your pooch as well.

The sad story about Jodie Lane is here:
http://www.thevillager.com/villager_38/couldpolicehave.html

The salt that we spread to help melt the ice on our sidewalks and streets actually will conduct electricity better and therefore the exposed or corroded wires will pose an increased risk of electrocution for this reason.

Here is the safety information from Con Ed regarding "Street Safety"

http://www.coned.com/customercentral/streetsafety.asp

The hotline to call for any sort of dangerous electrical condition in NYC is:

1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633)

I would put this number in my cellphone along with 911 emergency because you never know when you need to just hit it and get help.

Stay warm and safe.