Preparation, Response, and Accountability: Jackie Reyes on Snow Cleanup in DC
Jackie Reyes outlines what worked, what fell short, and how DC must strengthen snow preparedness to better protect communities like Ward 1. The recent winter storm put Washington, DC’s snow response and DC snow cleanup efforts under close scrutiny. As snow turned into sleet, freezing rain, and dense “snowcrete,” many District residents, especially seniors, families, and people with disabilities, were left navigating unsafe streets and sidewalks for days. Moments like these highlight how...