As a winter storm looms over the United States, state and local governments are racing against the clock to prepare for the potentially disastrous weather conditions. Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has declared a snow emergency, which will take effect at 9 p.m. Saturday, with vehicles prohibited from parking on designated routes.
Residents are being warned to limit unnecessary travel and stay off the roads as the city prepares for up to 12 inches of snow, accompanied by sleet and freezing rain. The Philadelphia Streets Department has mobilized 1,000 workers, 600 pieces of equipment, and 30,000 tons of salt in an effort to keep streets clear.
Despite these efforts, residents are being asked to take responsibility for clearing walkways and driveways, with tickets possible six hours after the storm ends if snow is not cleared. The city's sanitation department has also suspended trash collection, with all pickups pushed back by a day.
Meanwhile, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a state of emergency, citing conditions that are "the likes of which we haven't seen in probably about a decade." Snowfall totals are expected to be as high as 10 inches, with mixed precipitation and wind gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
SEPTA is warning riders to expect slower service and possible suspensions of some lines, with general manager Scott Sauer stating that "almost certainly" includes trip cancellations. The agency recommends using the Broad Street and Market-Frankford lines to navigate the city, as they are primarily underground.
Travelers are advised to check flight status before heading to Philadelphia International Airport, which is expecting a handful of cancellations and delays throughout the weekend. Residents are also warned against traveling during the storm, with the National Weather Service advising against it due to hazardous conditions.
As the storm draws closer, city officials are urging residents to be prepared for long-lasting power outages and downed power lines, which could lead to disruptions in daily life. The city's warming centers will remain open, providing shelter and essential services to those in need.
Residents are being warned to limit unnecessary travel and stay off the roads as the city prepares for up to 12 inches of snow, accompanied by sleet and freezing rain. The Philadelphia Streets Department has mobilized 1,000 workers, 600 pieces of equipment, and 30,000 tons of salt in an effort to keep streets clear.
Despite these efforts, residents are being asked to take responsibility for clearing walkways and driveways, with tickets possible six hours after the storm ends if snow is not cleared. The city's sanitation department has also suspended trash collection, with all pickups pushed back by a day.
Meanwhile, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a state of emergency, citing conditions that are "the likes of which we haven't seen in probably about a decade." Snowfall totals are expected to be as high as 10 inches, with mixed precipitation and wind gusts reaching up to 30 mph.
SEPTA is warning riders to expect slower service and possible suspensions of some lines, with general manager Scott Sauer stating that "almost certainly" includes trip cancellations. The agency recommends using the Broad Street and Market-Frankford lines to navigate the city, as they are primarily underground.
Travelers are advised to check flight status before heading to Philadelphia International Airport, which is expecting a handful of cancellations and delays throughout the weekend. Residents are also warned against traveling during the storm, with the National Weather Service advising against it due to hazardous conditions.
As the storm draws closer, city officials are urging residents to be prepared for long-lasting power outages and downed power lines, which could lead to disruptions in daily life. The city's warming centers will remain open, providing shelter and essential services to those in need.
. Plus, 1k workers & 30k tons of salt ain't gonna be enough to handle the snowfall totals expected... NJ's got this too, and it's already declared an emergency? What if it just gets worse instead of better? 
1,000 workers? 30k tons of salt? That's a lotta salt 
Interesting how they're asking people to clear their own walkways & driveways too... hope nobody gets ticketed for being lazy 
I'm all for a good excuse to stay indoors with a cuppa, but 12 inches of snow? That's just excessive 
! And what's up with the sanitation department suspending trash collection? Like, who's even home to deal with it anyway? 
On the other hand, I do hope all those city workers are safe and bundled up while trying to prep for the storm. 1,000 workers is a lot of people braving the cold! 
I'm so nervous about this winter storm!! 12 inches of snow? that's like a lot! 
i feel bad for the people who live on the outskirts of the city, they're gonna have a tough time getting around with all the snow and ice. but at least philly is prepared with all those workers and equipment ready to go 
. and i hope everyone stays safe and warm this weekend 
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It's like they're trying to distract us from something bigger. And have you seen the amount of equipment and workers they've mobilized? 30,000 tons of salt? That's a lot, right? But what if it's not just about clearing streets... what if it's about controlling the narrative? 
I mean, think about it, the city is suspending trash collection and telling residents to take responsibility for clearing walkways and driveways. It's like they're trying to create a sense of chaos and disorder. And don't even get me started on the National Weather Service advising against traveling during the storm... that sounds like a PR stunt to me. 
What do you guys think is going on here?
And don't even get me started on the tickets for not clearing walkways... like, seriously? Can't they just come up with a better system than fining people for not shoveling their own driveways?! 
. And omg SEPTA, slower service? what's gonna happen to all the people who need to get to work 
. And flight cancellations? not good for anyone trying to travel 
️. I feel bad for those who have to clear their walkways and driveways too, that's a lot of hard work 
I think this snow emergency is a good thing! Like, yeah the weather conditions are gonna be bad but we're all safe 'n' sound indoors with hot chocolate n' stuff. Plus, the city's all prepping for it so they can't go wrong. 1k workers n' 30k tons of salt? That's like, a lot! 
they're going to get snowed in for days and no one knows how long the power is gonna stay out... what if people lose heat or water? 
it's just not fair that they have to deal with this all by themselves, especially when it feels like the city isn't doing enough to prepare. The thought of 1,000 workers trying to keep up with 30,000 tons of salt is just crazy 
. So yeah, let's hope everyone stays safe and warm this weekend 
And what's up with the ticketing system, like "clear your driveway or get fined"? Sounds like they're trying to make a snow-profit 
can't wait to bundle up & grab a hot cuppa coffee 
️ while i'm out braving the storm 
️ hope everyone is stockpiling salt and warm blankets bc its gonna be a long 2 days 
. Philly is getting slammed with up to 12 inches of snow 
, that's a lot of shoveling ahead of us shovel 
. NJ is expecting way worse too, like 10 inches of snow and strong winds 
! SEPTA is gonna be all messed up, they should just give everyone a free pass to skip the train 
. And yeah, power outages are always the worst 
. But I guess it's cool that Philly has those warming centers open, at least some people will have a safe spot to go 