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Avoiding the Derecho's Autumn Harvest

Submitted by Karen Ann DeLuca, Karen Ann DeLuca, Community/Opinion Blogger

Monday, August 27th, 2012, 2:12pm

On June 29th, like so many in the path of the Derecho, my power went out around 10PM. For roughly two days. Almost immediately I felt an itchiness arising from my carpet. By Sunday, since my apartment faces West and catches the afternoon Sun, I sought shelter in a hotel, as the temperature in my unit was fast approaching 90 degrees. I'm originally from upstate New York. Growing up, Summer was six weeks. I don't do heat, let alone this!

When I swung by my abode Monday morning, I had power, so I checked out of my temporary digs. The A/C was on; the apartment was cooling; but the scratchiness remained.

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PHOTOS: Remembering "Snowmageddon"

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012, 4:27pm

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Councilmember Cheh Examines the District’s Snow and Ice Removal Readiness

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011, 10:32am

Councilmember Cheh Examines the District’s Snow and Ice Removal Readiness

From Kiara Pesante:

Yesterday, Councilmember Mary M. Cheh, Chair of the Committee on the Environment, Public Works, and Transportation, held a public oversight roundtable on the District’s plan to manage and remove snow and ice.

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DC Snow Team Deploys Tonight

Submitted by Simon Landau, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, 2:56pm

This advisory comes to us from Linda Grant:

The DC Snow Team (Department of Public Works and the District Department of Transportation) will deploy 45 plows beginning at midnight tonight to focus on elevated structures and bridges, including I295 and its ramps, Potomac River and Anacostia River crossings, and other bridges. While no more than one-half inch of snow is predicted to accumulate on grassy surfaces, elevated structures freeze more quickly and slush can form when the temperature dips overnight.

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FEMA chief: Stay at home in Irene's wake

Submitted by Kristina D'Ambrosio, Community Content Producer

Sunday, August 28th, 2011, 10:03am

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The head of the nation's emergency response agency says people shouldn't underestimate the danger once Hurricane Irene passes.

Federal Emergency Management Agency chief Craig Fugate says flooding, weakened trees and downed power lines pose a danger even after the storm moves north up the Atlantic Coast.

Fugate is urging people not to drive around and sightsee after the storm has passed through their areas. His advice: Stay inside, stay off the roads, and let the power crews do their job.

Fugate made the round of the Sunday talk shows as the storm moved through New York City and the Northeast.

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