Many communities remain left in the dark, as power outages in the Sierra continue.PG&E says 30,000 people are still without power after days of heavy snowfall and fallen trees. As of Saturday night, there were more than 14,000 people in Nevada County without power. In El Dorado County, 9,200 customers are impacted. And 6,000 people are being impacted in Placer County.Those who live in Georgetown, located in El Dorado County, are also still dealing with no power and downed trees. But some people in the community have stepped up to help.Sarah Johnson lives in Georgetown and her home has been without power since Sunday because of the massive winter storm. She is using a generator, but it powers only a few things inside."This single light here that helps us to see," Johnson said.But what is more concerning to Johnson are the downed power lines and fallen trees. Some power lines in town have fallen into the middle of roads. Tree branches have also fallen into the power lines in fro nt of Johnson's home. It's been a stressful few days for her."Sleepless nights, a lot of them, because you hear the snow coming down and you're not sure if it's going to be a branch or a tree," Johnson said.Others are still stuck in their homes because of the damage. That is why Logan Rush has been using shovels and chainsaws to help those in need, clearing debris from the roads and driving people to get much-needed supplies."I've been leaving my house at around 8 and then coming back around 8 ," Rush said. "Just all day, running back and forth to the gas station, to the grocery store, just keeping people moving."And this is not part of Rush's job. He is doing this all out of the goodness of his heart."It's just what you have to do up here," Rush said. "If there's people that can't make it, you got to do what you can to help them. It's just really important in this community."The local gas station, the Georgetown Gas & Go, has set up a donation box for people like Rush, who they are calling "unsung heroes.""They've been doing endless work around here, cutting trees, getting people out of their driveways, bringing supplies to families," Georgetown Gas & Go employee Meggan Majaika said. "And they're doing it all on their own time, and so we thought we could give back to them."It is a simple way to say thank you – and it is not going unnoticed."It's just been really eye opening how great the community is up here," Rush said.To people like Johnson, the acts of kindness from Rush and the Georgetown Gas & Go are reminders that there can be light, even in the darkest of times."It really, truly gives me hope that there are good people in this world," Johnson said.Georgetown Gas & Go has also set up a Venmo account where the community can donate money to help those "unsung heroes" get reimbursed for gas and other expenses.
GEORGETOWN, Calif. —Many communities remain left in the dark, as power outages in the Sierra continue.
PG&E says 30,000 people are still without power after days of heavy snowfall and fallen trees. As of Saturday night, there were more than 14,000 people in Nevada County without power. In El Dorado County, 9,200 customers are impacted. And 6,000 people are being impacted in Placer County.
Those who live in Georgetown, located in El Dorado County, are also still dealing with no power and downed trees. But some people in the community have stepped up to help.
Sarah Johnson lives in Georgetown and her home has been without power since Sunday because of the massive winter storm. She is using a generator, but it powers only a few things inside.
"This single light here that helps us to see," Johnson said.
But what is more concerning to Johnson are the downed power lines and fallen trees. Some power lines in town have fallen into the middle of roads. Tree branches have also fallen into the power lines in front of Johnson's home. It's been a stressful few days for her.
"Sleepless nights, a lot of them, because you hear the snow coming down and you're not sure if it's going to be a branch or a tree," Johnson said.
Others are still stuck in their homes because of the damage. That is why Logan Rush has been using shovels and chainsaws to help those in need, clearing debris from the roads and driving people to get much-needed supplies.
"I've been leaving my house at around 8 [a.m.] and then coming back around 8 [p.m.]," Rush said. "Just all day, running back and forth to the gas station, to the grocery store, just keeping people moving."
And this is not part of Rush's job. He is doing this all out of the goodness of his heart.
"It's just what you have to do up here," Rush said. "If there's people that can't make it, you got to do what you can to help them. It's just really important in this community."
The local gas station, the Georgetown Gas & Go, has set up a donation box for people like Rush, who they are calling "unsung heroes."
"They've been doing endless work around here, cutting trees, getting people out of their driveways, bringing supplies to families," Georgetown Gas & Go employee Meggan Majaika said. "And they're doing it all on their own time, and so we thought we could give back to them."
It is a simple way to say thank you – and it is not going unnoticed.
"It's just been really eye opening how great the community is up here," Rush said.
To people like Johnson, the acts of kindness from Rush and the Georgetown Gas & Go are reminders that there can be light, even in the darkest of times.
"It really, truly gives me hope that there are good people in this world," Johnson said.
Georgetown Gas & Go has also set up a Venmo account where the community can donate money to help those "unsung heroes" get reimbursed for gas and other expenses.
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