KY Legislature on FPB VOD

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“Want to stay up to date on the goings on in the Kentucky Legislature?  Then check out KET’s Legislative Update on FPB VOD.  Every day we’ll have the Legislative Update from the night before.  All available for free for FPB Cable customers with an advanced set top.  Look in Free Cable Favorites/KET/Legislative Update to see recent episodes.”

Got Kids Home From School Today?

Use the arrows or thumbnails to scroll through the movies.

Click on a title above to read more about the movie!

There's even more in the FPB VOD Family category.  Navigate to VOD by pressing your VOD button the remote or by entering channel 99.  Then select Movies, then By Category and finally Family!

Don't forget, there is a Free FPB Kids category based on your subscriber level.  

Learn more about VOD here.

Tune in to FPB Cable and enjoy these family favorites starting with the Risk-Free Movie from Reelz: Despicable Me 2!

There's lots more in FPB's Family category on VOD:

Anastasia 
Astro Boy
Bolt
Cars
Cars 2
Despicable Me
Despicable Me 2
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
Emperor's New Groove
Epic
How to Train Your Dragon
Hunchback of Notre Dame
Pingu (all kinds of adventures with Pingu are available!)
Planes
The Rescuers
The Rescuers Down Under
Smurfs 2
Thomas the Tank Engine movies
Turbo
Veggie Tales
The Velveteen Rabbit

Schools Closed Monday

Frankfort Independent Schools will also be closed Monday, January 6.

Franklin County Public Schools will be closed Monday, January 6.

Disney Ends SOAPnet Channel

A year and a half after announcing the end of SOAPnet, Disney pulled the plug on the network December 31, 2013. Walt Disney Company spokesmen cited a shift in corporate priorities as the reason for the network shutdown.

SOAPnet launched in 2000 and was on FPB Preferred Cable channel 164. SOAPnet was established to give daytime soap opera fans an opportunity to catch up on their favorite shows during evening and primetime slots. The advent of the digital video recorder (DVR) gave viewers another avenue to watch programming at any time and this, coupled with Disney’s desire to add another children’s network, led to the SOAPnet shutdown. Disney executives originally planned to end SOAPnet over a year ago and replace it with Disney Junior, but kept both networks on the air until December 31. Disney Junior is available on FPB Preferred Channel 137. There is currently no network on FPB Cable channel 164.

Viewers of CBS produced soaps do have viewing options. Repeats of "The Young and the Restless" and "The Bold and the Beautiful," which air on CBS, already have relocated to the TVGN cable channel (FPB Classic Cable channel 61 and in HD on 561), which is co-owned by CBS Corp.

Fans of ABC’s “General Hospital” can catch up on past episodes on FPB Video On Demand under the Free Cable Favorites/ABC tab.

NBC makes the 10 most recent episodes of “Days of Our Lives” available at NBC.com

Cable/Telecom Outages - Bentwoods

FPB Cable crews are currently responding to a cable/telecom outage in the Bentwoods, Crystal Creek, Twlight Tr., Jones Lane, and Twin Pines area. There is no need to call and report at this time. We are sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Sunday Update on Outages

If you are a cable/telecom customer and continue to experience service issues, please call 352-4372 to report individual problems.

To staffs knowledge, Cable/Telecom has made all major repairs affecting large groups or areas of customers. 

If you are a cable/telecom customer and continue to experience service issues, please call 352-4372 to report individual problems. We have extra crews working today and hope to fix as many issues as possible before dark.

We appreciate the patience as we make repairs caused by last nights storm.

Updates

FPB Electric crews are currently working outages in several areas including: Grafenburg, the Old Lawrenceburg Road area from Jones Ln. to Stewart Home, the Collins Ln. area, Crestwood in the Linden and Holly area, a few single homes in Indian Hills, and a small area in downtown on Third and Fourth St. Other areas should have come on recently, or should very shortly.

Outage Update

There are multiple Cable/Telecom outages throughout the county as a result of the storm. Broken utility poles, downed trees and poor weather will require some time to find and repair all the damage. Several employees are working in the field at this time. The outage in the Justice Lane area will take some time as crews wait for Kentucky Utilities to repair broken poles.

Outages in West Franklin

FPB Cable/Telecom is aware of outages in west Franklin County, Bald Knob, Peaks Mill and South Frankfort. We will post additional information as it becomes available.

Today on VOD

Elysium

Action/Drama
Rated-R
109 Minutes
Directed by Neill Blomkamp (District 9

In the year 2154, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy, who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Stars Matt Damon & Jodie Foster.

Scheduled Power Outage

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The Frankfort Plant Board will have a scheduled power outage this Friday December 20th from 1:00 AM to 3:00 AM.

The outage is necessary to complete repairs of the damage caused by the substation fire on December 3rd. We apologize for the inconvenience but the repairs are unavoidable and necessary to maintain your electric service.

The power outage will affect the following neighborhoods/subdivisions/areas:

Douglas Ave.
Hickory Hills
Rolling Acres
Bellview
Prince Hall Village
Fairview Heights

Fairview Acres
Colony
Landings
Crestwood
Capital View
Franklin Heights
East Frankfort Park

Jazz Band & Ensemble Concert

Tune in tonight at 8pm for the FCHS Jazz Band and EMS Jazz Ensemble Concert - Only on FPB-TV channel 10 and in High Definition on 510.

DVDs of the program are available by calling FPB-TV at 502-352-4480

Today on VOD

Now available on VOD, weeks before RedBox and/or Redbox.

Fast & Furious 6

Action
Rated PG-13
130 Minutes
Directed by Justin Lin

Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of all-stars as the global blockbuster franchise built on speed races to its next continent in FAST & FURIOUS 6.  

Factory reset your DTA

After a power outage, customers may need to reset their DTAs back to the factory default for the DTA to work properly .  Here's a step by step guide to resetting your FPB DTA.

1.  Push MENU on the remote.
2.  Arrow down until option 3 "setting" is highlighted - DO NOT PRESS OK.
3.  Enter 6980 on the remote.
4.  Arrow down to Option 3 "Reset Factory Defaults".
5.  Press "OK" on the remote.
6.  Press "OK" at the "Reset Type All" screen.
7. It will then ask "This will reset STB to default values, Continue?"
8.  Press the left arrow key to highlight "Yes".
9.  Press "OK" on the remote with "Yes" highlighted.
10.  "Please Wait" will appear on the creen and the DTA will start to reboot.  This scanning procedure may take up to 15 minutes.
11.  After scan reaches 100%, check for all channels.

If after following these steps, you are still experiencing issues with your FPB DTA or Cable Service, please call 502-352-4372 and an FPB technician will be assigned to further assess your service issue.  

This factory reset information has been added to the Cable TV service page (from the drop down Service menu) for easy access.  Bookmark the reset page here.

Saturday Outages

Please report outages by calling 502-352-4372

At this time, we believe all services to be restored. Aside from a cable box time or guide data issue, please report electric, cable, broadband or phone service issues to 352-4372. Time synchronization and guide restoration is rolling out across the system.

Thank you for your patience as we have worked through various service issues this evening.

Once power is restored in your area, cable/telecom crews will be monitoring to determine if areas have issues with broadband, phone and cable services coming back online. Various pieces of electronics control those services and sometimes they might require manual intervention following a main power outage. Crews will respond where needed to address those issues should they arise.

Winter Weather Preparedness

Winter weather is on its way.  It's a good idea to have an emergency kit should power outages occur.  This means having your own food, water and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least 72 hours.

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Food

Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food. Choose foods your family will eat. Remember any special dietary needs. Avoid foods that will make you thirsty. Choose salt-free crackers, whole grain cereals and canned foods with high liquid content.

  • Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, vegetables and a can opener
  • Protein or fruit bars
  • Dry cereal or granola
  • Peanut butter
  • Dried fruit
  • Nuts
  • Crackers
  • Canned juices
  • Non-perishable pasteurized milk
  • High energy foods
  • Vitamins
  • Food for infants
  • Comfort/stress foods

Water

You should store at least one gallon of water per person per day. A normally active person needs at least one gallon of water daily just for drinking however individual needs vary, depending on age, physical condition, activity, diet and climate.

To determine your water needs, take the following into account:

  • One gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation.
  • Children, nursing mothers and sick people may need more water.
  • A medical emergency might require additional water.

Supplies

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

  • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • First aid kit
  • Whistle to signal for help
  • Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
  • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
  • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
  • Manual can opener for food
  • Local maps
  • Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger

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ALWAYS reserve 9-1-1 for life threatening emergencies – Call your utility company to report power, phone, cable, or internet outages NOT 9-1-1

Sign up for Smart911 so responders will have the information they need to better serve you – It’s free, private, secure, and only takes a minute.

For updated local emergency information please visit:  www.frankfortema.org


Before Power Outage

  • Check flashlights and battery-powered portable radios to ensure that they are working, and you have extra batteries. A radio is an important source of weather and emergency information during a storm.
  • Have sufficient heating fuel, as regular sources may be cut off. Have emergency heating equipment and fuel (a gas fireplace, wood burning stove or fireplace) so you can keep at least one room livable. Be sure the room is well ventilated.
  • Make sure your home is properly insulated. Caulk and weather-strip doors and windows to keep cold air out.
  • Install storm windows or cover windows with plastic from the inside to provide insulation.
  • To keep pipes from freezing, wrap them in insulation or layers of newspapers, covering the newspapers with plastic to keep out moisture.
  • Let faucets drip a little to avoid freezing.
  • Know how to shut off water valves.
  • If pipes freeze, remove insulation, completely open all faucets and pour hot water over the pipes, starting where they are most exposed to the cold. A hand-held hair fryer, used with caution, also works well.
  • If your water supply could be affected (a well-water pump system), fill your bathtub and spare containers with water. Water in the bathtub should be used for sanitation purposes only, not as drinking water.
  • Pouring a pail of water from the tub directly into the bowl can flush a toilet.
  • Set your refrigerator and freezer to their coldest settings (remember to reset them back to normal once power is restored). During an outage, do not open the refrigerator or freezer door. Food can stay cold in a full refrigerator for up to 24 hours, and in a well-packed freezer for 48 hours (24 hours if it is half-packed).
  • If you have medication that requires refrigeration, check with your pharmacist for guidance on proper storage during an extended outage.

During Power Outage

  • Dress for the season, wearing several layers of loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing, rather than one layer of heavy clothing. The outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellent.
  • Mittens are better than gloves.
  • Wear a hat; most body heat is lost through the top of the head.
  • Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs.
  • Watch for signs of frostbite: loss of feeling and white or pale appearance in the extremities such as fingers, toes, ear lobes or the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected, seek medical help immediately.
  • Watch for signs of hypothermia: uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness and apparent exhaustion. If symptoms are detected, get the victim to a warm location, remove any wet clothing, warm the center of the body first and give warm, non-alcoholic beverages, if the victim is conscious. Get medical help, as soon as possible.
  • Snowdrifts can be used as a makeshift freezer for food. (Be aware of attracting animals).
  • Snow can be melted for an additional water source.
  • In order to protect against possible voltage irregularities that can occur when power is restored, you should unplug all sensitive electronic equipment, including TVs, stereo, VCR, microwave oven, computer, cordless telephone, answering machine and garage door opener

Information compiled from ready.gov and Tufts University.  Special thanks to Deron Rambo and frankfortema.org

Employment Opportunity

The Frankfort Plant Board is seeking a dedicated professional to serve as a Network Administrator.

The Network Administrator will provide support and maintenance within the organization’s computing environment which includes, installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all PC hardware and equipment to ensure optimal performance...

Visit our employment page for the complete listing.

Outage Update

If you are a customer within the area with an extended repair time, we are sorry for your inconvenience. We realize how important power is to everyone and our crews are doing all they can to get your power restored as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and patience!

Crews just brought power back up along Versailles Rd. from Spaghetti Junction out toward the East/West Connector.

Once the Versailles Rd. area is restored, crews will continue working to restore power to a remaining 1,500 power meters without service. The ETA for repairs continues to be estimated at 8-9 hours for those areas. This includes: the East Main junction toward KSU, Sunset Dr., Lyons Dr., Highland Pkwy. area, Crestwood Dr., Allnutt Ave., and Douglas Ave. areas.

 

Power Outage

The power outage results from an issue with a sub-station off East Main. Crews have responded and have already restored power to some areas, including Ridgeview.

Power is still off in the Crestwood, Lyons Dr., and Myrtle Ave. areas and on East Main from Spaghetti Junction to Kentucky State University. Other areas may be affected but not listed. We have no ETA on complete repairs at this time. Additional information will be posted as we know more.

Today on VOD

Three new movies now available on FPB VOD.

The Mortal Instruments

Action
Rated PG-13
130 Minutes
Directed by Harald Zwart

Clary's life turns upside down when her mother is kidnapped & it's revealed that she is actually a shadowhunter, billed with protecting the world from downworlders. Lena Headey, Lily Collins.


The Smurfs 2

Family
Rated PG
104 Minutes
Directed by Raja Gosnell

Your favorite blue characters are back in a smurf-tastic adventure. Stars Sofia Vergara & Neil Patrick Harris


The Wolverine

Action
Rated PG-13 
126 Minutes
Directed by James Mangold

Hugh Jackman returns as The Wolverine and faces his ultimate nemesis in an action packed life-or-death battle that takes him to modern day Japan. With Hiroyuki Sanada.