When the blizzard hits, why are we still commuting?

The Hill ^ | 01/07/2025 | Gleb Tsipursky

[ChicagoConservative27]

As Winter Storm Blair wreaks havoc across the United States, blanketing highways with snow, disrupting power grids, and bringing life-threatening conditions to millions, the absence of leadership in promoting remote work is both perplexing and deeply frustrating. With the storm spanning over 1,500 miles from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic, affecting more than 60 million people, this is a moment when proactive policies could save lives, reduce economic disruption and maintain a semblance of normalcy.

The National Weather Service has issued stark warnings, with blizzard conditions, significant icing and dangerously low visibility reported in numerous states. In Ohio, where my hometown of Columbus braces for up to six inches of snow with winds gusting at 35 mph, traveling by car is increasingly perilous. Across the Midwest and Northeast, the story is much the same: jackknifed trucks on icy highways, stranded motorists and overwhelmed emergency services.

Yet, federal, state and local governments, along with business leaders, remain silent on one of the most obvious solutions: encouraging or mandating remote work.

[cgbg]

I grew up in a prosperous neighborhood in New England. Several folks whose driveways were steep had heated driveways—considered quite a luxury item in those days.

[AppyPappy]

I commuted down the steps to the basement. When this script runs against Production, I am clocking out for the day. Yesterday, the internet was down throughout the entire county and not just one company. That was odd.

[gitmo]

We are naming winter storms now??

That was my first reaction. Who knew?

[gitmo]

let’s name the next one Kamala

Let's name 1/3 of the Kamala, 1/3 of the Biden and 1/3 of them Walz.

[caver]

As I remember, this Freeper lived in Idaho, fairly close to Yellowstone and had hot springs. They heated their house, garage, driveway, hot water, etc. from the hot springs. Talk about a nice payback from a property.

Now, if the enviro greenies could come up with that, they would have a good argument for renewable energy. I think it’s like Iceland, they get all of their energy from hot volcanic water.

[T.B. Yoits]

[Republican Wildcat]

“We” aren’t naming them. Just the Weather Channel started doing that many years ago. This Hill Reporter apparently thinks it is official and included their name in the article...

[bgill]

Our school is heated from the underground.