12 Feb 2014

Capitol Hill's 'Things to Know' Before It Snows

Photo by Claudia Holwill

Photo by Claudia Holwill

I think we just jinxed ourselves. Earlier this week, we posted about the anniversary of “Snowmageddon” and now a pretty significant snow storm is predicted to hit.

No doubt, you’re gearing up for tomorrow’s winter storm. A few friendly reminders to keep you and the rest of Capitol Hill safe (and sane) during this winter event:

1.) Shovel your sidewalks. Please be a good neighbor and shovel your sidewalk. If you have an elderly neighbor or a neighbor who’s out of town, go ahead and shovel their walk too if you can. DC law requires you to clear sidewalks outside your home after the storm and within eight hours of daylight.

2.) Don’t park in snow emergency lanes. You will get towed. Park in a snow emergency lane after a snow emergency has been declared and it will cost you. You face a $250 fine, plus towing and impound feeds. Ouch. D.C. will declare a snow emergency at 6:30 pm, so make sure you move your car before then.

3.) Thank the “Men in Blue” if you see them. Those guys shoveling sidewalks outside Capitol Hill businesses are the “men in blue” and they pretty much work around-the-clock to make sure you stay safe. If you see them plowing, shoveling, or salting, go ahead and say ‘thank you.’

4.) Even though there’s snow, most grocery stores, bars, and restaurants will still be open. Okay, being prepared for a storm is a good idea, especially if your power goes out, but don’t freak out. Most grocery stores and bars stay open throughout a storm. Even during the great “Snowmageddon,” grocery stores like Harris Teeter remained open. And, if you’re a bar or restaurant, chances are you’ll be tweeting out snow day specials tomorrow morning for all those “work at home” employees. You can also follow @TheHillisHome on Twitter for these deals.

5.) Traveling around town is dumb, unless you have skis. It’s going to be tough to get around tomorrow. Your best bet is to stay home. Keep in mind cabs can charge a flat $15 surcharge on fares during snow emergencies. Other private car services, like Uber, can also increase rates during storms. If snow accumulations are high, Metro will run limited service and Capital Bikeshare may temporarily close. And, if you’re like me, traveling for the holiday weekend, better get to know your airline or Amtrak agent pretty well. Already, regional airports are reporting flight delays and closures.

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One response to “Capitol Hill's 'Things to Know' Before It Snows”

  1. IMGoph says:

    ALL THE SNOW TAGS!!!!1!

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