Utilities

Winter storm Blair really packed a punch and many in Missouri and Illinois are still dealing with the aftermath as more than 70,000 residents are still without power.

Your Missouri water bill is about to get more frightening.

You might want to sit down for this. Have you received your electric bill yet this month? My Missouri bill that was formerly somewhat manageable has just exploded. Help.

I am asking this question because the scenario just happened to a friend of mine and her husband. If a water main breaks and floods your Missouri home, can you sue the city for damages? It's an unbelievably complicated and sad answer.

I'm really glad that utility companies understand there are people like me in the world. I need things to be simple and this is a perfect example. Have you ever seen yellow paint on the ground or in a yard? That's code for don't dig and whatever you do, don't light a match.

It's clear that I should have paid more attention to colors in school. Certain pigments are used by authorities to provide an immediate visual warning and there's none more serious than seeing red paint on the ground in Missouri. If you don't understand the danger that lies underground, time to take some notes.