The circumstances that initiated this situation are not a surprise to us in New England. This isn't the first time it snowed this heavily, and it won't be the last! The solution seems so simple, but I'm sure when you're the decision maker, it's not quite that easy. I think the most logical answer would be not to allow all major businesses and schools to be let out at the same time. Schools take priority. Businesses are secondary. Before anyone is allowed to leave their respective buildings, the snow plows should go out first. Even if 1 lane is cleared, at least that gives motorists a chance to move out of the city. Schools and businesses should wait for the 'ok', from "whomever they decide is in charge" to release students, then workers. It all sounds great on paper, but I imagine it's a difficult procedure to enforce. We learn from our mistakes; I'm sure, from now on, a definite plan will be in place.

I came out of a vita tax site coalition training at 1pm. I got home at 1:30pm. My daughter arrived at the same time. I was very surprise! I live 2 blocks from the school, but I tought wow they let them out so late! what is going to happen to the other children that live far away? I was schock. I
think that they need to include the parents cell phone #'s too in that automatic calling system that the school has.
Vivian