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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How will schools open if the sidewalks to schools aren't cleared?

"UPDATE: Sidewalk snow-clearing enforcement paused until Mon, Feb 2.
Due to sustained freezing temps, snow-packed sidewalks have become icy and unreasonably difficult to clear. In some cases, plowing also contributed to accumulation. Because of what we’re seeing and hearing from residents, Montgomery County has paused enforcement of sidewalk clearing requirements and won’t issue notices of violation until Monday, February 2. Although enforcement is paused, property owners should help their neighbors by clearing sidewalks as soon as it is safe and possible to do so, prioritizing entrances, exits, and accessible routes. Take interim safety measures like applying traction aids where necessary.
Our shared goal is the health and safety of all residents. Please check on older adults and others who may need help.
Montgomery County, MD - Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Montgomery County en Español" [/quote]

My walk to the metro his loving was treacherous.   It’s stupid to just let dangerous conditions exist for another week?  (Next Thursday is the first over freezing temperature I am seeing on my weather app.).  This isn’t a plan - it’s a decision to give up.  [/quote]

It is dangerous to be working outside as well. It is not realistic to expect citizens of all ages to be out pick axing snow in a dangerous freeze. Local officials have decided people’s health and safety matters more than you walking to metro. See if someone can drop you off.[/quote]

People have had an entire week.  A little bit each day should work.[/quote]

My parents in their mid 70s are not in shape to clear this ice. It is potentially life threatening for them. They hired contractors to clear it and it took 3 able bodied people 3 hours to clear their sidewalk, driveway and steps. It took my parents a while to find someone to do this (in the past contractors would go door to door offering to clear snow, not sure if it has to do with immigration enforcement or just the nature of this sleet/snow/ice combo but nobody came by this time). The ones they found took a while to show up. DH and I would have done it in a pinch but it was tough with work and lack of childcare. Thankfully, my parents are relatively wealthy and can afford these expenses. For many elderly people it is a lot harder and not everyone has family nearby. [/quote]

Exactly. And the reason it is hard to find shovelers is because every job takes 3-4x longer and so that constrains the labor supply. I don’t know why people just assume everyone is lazy and horrible except themselves. A large storm is an inconvenience, but it need not turn us against each other.[/quote]

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