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Monday, January 17, 2011

Snow Disaster

Just a few weeks ago there was a snowstorm that hit hard, or so everyone thought.But was snow really the issue or was it the lack of preparation and will power that had many stranded in their homes or at work. As the storm progressed, came, and left, people waited patiently for snow plows to come to the rescue. But of course mayor Bloomberg did not allow that to happen. Everyone was aware of the storm before hand, but yet salt was only laid on highways and snow plows didn't arrive till days after the storm had already hit.
Everyone was affect by this storm.Many people were unable to attend work because moving your car was the worst thing you could do. Cars and trucks were stuck in the middle of the street which made it even more difficult for people to commute. Buses weren't running because they were busy being stuck any plows were no where to be found.

It is said that when plows were supposed to be plowing they drove around with the plows up. FBI was sent to the department of sanitation and found their their streets were sparkly clean. There excuse being that they were getting stuck too. Outraged is the word many would use. Lives were put in danger, and many were lost because ambulances were unable to get through the street. Hopefully Bloomberg has learned from his mistakes, and when the next storm comes knocking on his door he is prepared to take it on.

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