City authorities in Chicago have urged residents to take part in winter weather preparations by doing things like clearing sidewalks, keeping an eye on senior neighbors, and avoiding snow ploughs.
Tammy Lee, a Chicagoan, claims she is never prepared for the cold. She complained that the weather was perpetually unwelcome.
However, Chicago, home to almost 2.7 million people, must be ready for its snow and cold, and the city unveiled its plans Thursday to do so.
Rich Guidice, the head of the City’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications, says protecting the city’s most vulnerable residents is a top concern.
Guidice stated, “It is not unlawful to be homeless; we need to watch out for all of our inhabitants and keep all 240 miles of the city of Chicago connected.”
Additionally, Chicago is preparing its warming centers and the OEMC’s own communications hub. After the 2011 Lake Shore Drive blizzard, officials realized how important it was for agencies and utilities to communicate with one another in real-time.
But Giudice and his peers said everyone should do their share, whether it’s clearing sidewalks, keeping an eye on senior neighbors, or avoiding snow ploughs. “Drive quickly despite the presence of the trucks.
Put the brakes on, “Director of the city’s Public Works Department Cole Stallard put it this way. To keep these roads passable, we are shooting salt out the back.
The Chicago Fire Department warns residents to exercise caution around space heaters and emphasizes the need for functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Mary Sheridan, the first deputy commissioner, said, “I don’t know if space heaters cause all the fires, but I do know that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors offer homeowners the alert and the opportunity to leave safely.”
The city stresses the importance of looking at the details. The city advises its citizens to check that both their phones and charger are fully charged before venturing out into the cold.
They also suggest downloading free apps like NotifyChicago, which can send notifications through text message or email about urgent and less urgent events happening in the city.
Irish-born Kelly Barrett now resides in the Windy City. She reported that others in her social circle were already griping about the chilly weather.
She characterized the current weather as “amateur hour” and criticized the efforts made to date. It’s just going to get worse, she warned.
Source: NBC Chicago