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From YouTube: Winter Preparedness - 12/14/22
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Mayor Wu and other city officials hold a press conference to provide safety information and resources to Boston residents regarding the upcoming winter weather.
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B
We
needed
a
colonane
and
is
commissioner
Burke
here,
I,
don't
see
him
okay
and
we
have
in
spirit
with
us.
Our
fire
department
is
a
key
key
partner,
so
I
want
to
thank
commissioner
Paul
Burke
as
well.
For
all
that
he's
done
to
ensure
that
we're
coordinated
and
ready
behind
us,
you
can
see
a
pile
of
11
000
tons
of
salt,
that
is
among
the
40
000
tons
that
Public
Works
will
use
to
keep
our
streets
safe
in
the
weeks
ahead.
B
This
year,
Public
Works
has
seven
New
pieces
of
equipment,
including
one
large
dump
truck
four
pickup
trucks
with
plows
and
salt
spreaders
and
two
front
end
loaders
for
loading
salt.
So
we
now
have
170
pieces
of
In-House
snow
clearing
equipment
ready
to
go
at
any
time
of
day
in
a
weather
event
occurs,
and
we
have
the
ability,
thanks
to
our
partners
and
contractors,
to
put
more
than
800
pieces
on
the
road
in
the
event
of
a
large
storm
to
help
us
keep
our
community
safe.
B
This
season,
we've
also
contracted
with
small
businesses,
to
clear
plow
and
salt.
Various
stairs
and
footpaths
throughout
the
city,
particularly
around
municipal
buildings
and
I'm,
really
grateful
to
be
here
with
some
of
the
vendors
who
are
going
to
be
partnering
with
us
on
that
who
also
represent
a
substantial
investment
in
our
own
communities
here
in
businesses
owned
by
people
of
color
and
women
and
local
jobs.
So
thank
you
so
much
to
A,
M,
Home,
Services
I
know.
B
This
is
part
all
of
these
local
businesses
earned
these
contracts
through
our
sheltered
Market
program,
which
has
been
an
effort
to
ensure
equity
and
procurement
and
build
on
the
work
from
a
study
over
the
last
few
years.
That
identified
just
how
much
potential
and
opportunity
there
was
to
build
wealth
right
in
our
communities
by
targeting
and
focusing
on
delivering
contracts
to
businesses
owned
by
people
of
color
and
women.
B
We
know
that
every
year
the
preparations
involve
a
lot
of
institutional
knowledge
that
happens
from
year
to
year,
and
it
could
be
very
easy
just
to
go
on
autopilot,
but
the
fact
that
we
are
constantly
striving
to
ensure
that
we
are
more
ready,
more
prepared
doing
it
a
little
bit
better,
delivering
wealth,
building
and
jobs
to
our
neighborhoods
I'm,
really
proud
of
all
that
we
are
even
building
on
just
over
the
last
12
months.
I
know
you'll
hear
a
little
bit
from
many
of
our
Chiefs
who've
been
involved.
B
One
other
way
that
I'm
very
excited
for
our
work.
Just
taking
it
one
step
further.
This
year
is
to
really
partner
proactively
on
parts
of
the
city
and
streets
and
and
roadways
that
in
fact
are
under
shared
or
state
jurisdiction,
so
that
even
ahead
of
time,
we
are
coordinating
and
I
have
I
have
identified
the
potential
trouble
spots
so
that
we're
not
waiting
until
after
the
storm
and
days
later,
to
get
the
reports
from
3-1-1.
B
There
are
responsibilities
that
we
all
share
as
residents,
property
owners
and
neighbors
property
owners
are
required
to
fully
clear
snow,
sleet
and
ice
from
sidewalks
and
curb
ramps
near
their
property
by
their
property
within
three
hours
after
snowfall
ends
or
three
hours
of
Sunrise.
If
it
snowed
overnight
and
as
a
reminder
at
clearing
snow
from
private
property
onto
the
street
or
sidewalk
is
prohibited,
because
that
ends
up
interfering
with
the
the
very
important
drive
to
ensure
that
our
streets
are
clear
and
safe
for
everyone.
B
Treat
lend
a
hand
to
seniors
in
your
community
and
neighbors
who
might
need
a
little
extra
help
residents
with
disabilities.
We
know
that
freezing
temperatures
can
leave
many
of
our
neighbors
vulnerable
and
we
want
to
ensure
that
everybody
has
what
they
need.
So
please
check
in
on.
Anyone
who
may
be
in
who
may
be
housebound
or
unhoused
for
our
unhoused
neighbors
cold
weather
can
be
particularly
dangerous
and
we're
working
with
our
shelter
and
Street
Outreach
teams
to
ensure
they're
a
safe
shelter
space
for
anyone
who
needs
it.
B
We
also
have
resources
for
our
older
residents,
who
can
call
311
and
connect
with
our
Aid
strong
commission
to
learn
more
about
everything
from
fuel
assistance
and
utility
discounts
to
home
repair
and
transportation
help
for
renters.
If
you
are
experiencing
challenges
or
problems
with
your
heating
system,
please
contact
your
landlord
or
property
manager
immediately,
and
you
can
also
reach
out
to
the
city's
inspectional
Services
Department
by
calling
them
directly
or
dialing
3-1-1.
We
want
to
ensure
that
everybody
is
safe
and
warm
endorses
this
winter,
as
the
cost
of
heat
increases
this
winter.
B
In
the
event
of
a
snow
emergency,
a
reminder
to
drivers
at
Major,
roads
and
arteries
must
remain
clear
and
just
keep
an
eye
out,
because,
as
part
of
the
effort,
we
will
need
to
take
it
into
Vehicles
who
are
parked
and
posted
snow
arteries.
So
we
put
those
notifications
out
ahead
of
time
and
when
that
happens,
you
will
find
discounted
parking
available
at
some
of
our
partner
lots
and
garages
throughout
the
city.
You
can
find
that
full
list
at
boston.gov
snow.
B
Finally,
residents
should
have
received
this
year's
winter
weather
guide
already
in
in
the
mail,
but
it's
also
available
online
in
11
different
languages
at
boston.gov
snow,
where
you
can
also
find
any
of
the
emergency
updates
that
you
need.
As
we
know,
information
can
change
pretty
quickly.
We
also
want
to
just
make
sure
everybody
knows
about
our
alert
Boston
system,
which
will
send
out
text
messages.
Emails
or
phone
calls
in
real
time
with
important
updates.
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D
D
For
many
folks
in
Public,
Works
Winter
is
the
hardest
time
of
year,
with
long
hours
and
unpredictable
schedules
and
City
staff
respond
to
dozens
of
snow
events
a
year
from
major
storms
to
even
minor
snow
squalls
that
nonetheless
require
some
kind
of
response
or
treatment
out
on
the
street,
and
so
while
snow
is
a
routine
occurrence.
We
are
grateful
for
the
sacrifices
that
these
city
employees
make
to
allow
the
rest
of
us
to
go
about
our
business,
regardless
of
the
weather.
D
For
this
winter
we
have
worked
with
our
public
facilities
Department
to
install
an
upgraded
and
modernized
vehicle
fueling
station
right
here
at
Frontage
Road,
and
this
helps
make
sure
that
we
can
keep
our
vehicles
working
even
during
extended
storms.
If
you
were
here
last
year,
this
looks
a
lot
nicer
than
it
used
to.
D
We
rely
primarily
on
City
staff
for
an
equipment
for
smaller
storms,
but
we
do
have
an
army
of
contractors
available
for
major
snow
events
and
over
the
past
few
months,
we've
been
meeting
with
our
contractors
reviewing
procedures
and
making
sure
that
they
are
ready
to
step
up
when
they
are
called
this
year.
As
the
mayor
mentioned,
we
are
also
working
to
improve
coordination
with
our
sister
agencies,
who
share
snow
clearing
responsibilities
within
city
limits.
In
Boston.
D
D
D
After
the
main
phase
of
the
storm,
we
deployed
small
pieces
of
equipment
to
clean
up
certain
pedestrian
spaces
in
some
of
our
busiest
areas,
including
neighborhood
business
districts,
areas
around
Transit
and
school
bus
stops.
This
pilot
was
operationally
successful
and
we
received
a
tremendous
amount
of
positive
feedback
from
the
community
and
we're
really
excited
that
this
year
it
will
become
a
formal
part
of
our
snow
clearing
operation
in
our
post-storm
phase.
D
We'll
have
additional
pieces
of
small
equipment
available
to
us
to
allow
us
to
do
this
expanded
operation,
and
we
think
that
this
will
be
a
great
help
to
make
sure
that
people
can
continue
to
move
about
on
foot
in
wheelchairs
and
have
safe
places
to
cross
our
streets.
We
also
have
appropriately
sized
equipment
to
clear
our
growing
network
of
protected
bike.
Lanes
many
people
bike
year
round
in
Boston
and
keeping
our
bike
Lanes
clear
is
part
of
our
mission
to
ensure
that
our
whole
transportation
system
works
no
matter
the
weather.
D
Please
make
sure
that
you're
adhering
to
the
rules
for
snow
shoveling,
as
the
mayor
mentioned
after
a
storm
cleanup
adjacent
to
your
property
when
you
are
cleaning
your
property,
your
sidewalks
and
the
curb
ramps
that
are
adjacent
to
it,
try
to
be
a
good
neighbor
and
help
out
by
clearing
catch
basins,
fire
hydrants
and
maybe
nearby,
and
if
you're
able
to
please
help
out
a
neighbor
who
may
need
a
hand,
residents
and
Property
Owners
must
clear
a
42-inch
path
on
sidewalks.
We.
D
This
helps,
keep
sidewalks,
safe
and
usable
for
all,
especially
for
people
using
wheelchairs,
Mobility
devices
or
pushing
a
stroller.
When
you
do
not
clear
your
sidewalk,
you
force
people
to
travel
in
the
street
or
navigate
icy
and
uneven
surfaces.
This
puts
lives
at
risk
and
it
makes
it
harder
for
all
our
neighbors
to
stay
mobile
and
safe
during
the
winter.
D
D
All
curbside,
trash
and
recycling
should
be
placed
at
a
clear
space
on
the
curb
so
that
our
contractors
can
safely
access
your
bins,
barrels
and
bags.
Barrels
and
recycling
carts
should
not
be
placed
behind
snow
Banks
or
they
may
not
be
collected
during
any
inclement
weather
event.
We
ask
residents
to
be
patient
when
it
snows.
We
treat
and
plow
every
street
in
every
neighborhood
in
Boston,
but
we
prioritize
our
work
to
keep
our
main
routes
clear
for
emergency
vehicles
and
buses
give
us
time
to
do
our
work,
but
please
contact
311.
D
Actually,
I
want
to
remind
everyone
to
be
safe
on
the
road.
If
you
are
driving
slow
down,
winter
weather
can
make
safe
driving
harder
and
people
on
foot
or
in
a
wheelchair
May
sometimes
need
to
travel
in
the
street
when
it
is
snowing.
If
you
are
biking,
make
sure
you
have
bright
lights
and
go
slow
in
the
snow
and
with
early
sunsets
we
have
more
people
walking
after
dark.
We
urge
everyone
to
be
cautious,
especially
people
operating
Motor,
Vehicles.
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E
Thank
you,
everyone.
My
name
is
Brianna
milor
chief
of
community
engagement
and
I
have
the
pleasure
of
serving
bosses
residents.
Alongside
my
team
at
the
cities,
Community
engagement
cabinet,
our
department
collaborates
with
City
and
Community
Partners.
By
working
together
we
link
policy,
making
city
services
and
Community
engagement
efforts
across
the
city.
I
would
like
to
thank
all
of
you
all
for
being
here,
as
you
know,
especially
for
the
hard-working
City
staff.
We
have
at
Public
Works.
Thank
you,
mayor,
Wu
and
chief
Franklin
Hodge.
E
Thank
you
for
sharing
crucial
information
to
ensure
Boston
residents
are
prepared
for
the
winter
months
ahead.
I
want
to
speak
directly
to
Boston
residents,
to
prepare
and
provide
Clarity
and
guidance
on
how
the
city
is
committed,
to
keeping
you
safe
and
connecting
you
with
necessary
resources
and
helping
you
navigate
this
winter.
E
First
I
want
to
uplift
our
City's
neighborhood
Liaisons,
the
neighborhood
Liaisons
are
assigned
to
each
Community
from
East
Boston
to
Mattapan
to
the
South
End.
Every
single
neighborhood
has
a
neighborhood
liaison.
The
neighborhood
liaison's
role
is
to
bring
City
Hall
and
city
services
into
your
vibrant
neighborhood
as
we
prepare
for
winter.
E
Cabinet
is
also
home
to
the
301
team
and
we
all
love
through
one
three
and
one.
The
301
team
is
who
prepares
a
lot
of
the
resources
that
you
guys
call
about,
and
they
respond
to
all
in
any
non-emergency
related
questions
or
concerns,
especially
as
we're
preparing
for
the
winter,
and
what
do
you
might
think
is
a
non-emergency
matter.
It
is
things
like
call
3112
report,
a
broken
traffic
signal
or
if
a
lamp
is
out
due
to
snow
or
harsh
winds
or
calling
to
see
if
calling
call
through
one.
E
If
you
need
to
report
an
unsheveled,
you
know
sidewalk,
although
we
want
to
underscore
that
sidewalks
are
that
are
owned
by
property
owners
and
business
owners
should
be
cleared
by
them.
So
please
do
your
due
diligence
and
responsibility
as
a
property
owner
snow
plowing.
Insulting
requests
may
take
some
time
because
our
public
works
department
is
hard
at
work.
Clearing
the
main
arterial
roads
when
and
then
side
treats
to
keep
drivers
safe.
E
The
301
constituent
service
center
is
open
24
hours
a
day.
Seven
days
a
week,
365
days
a
year
in
all
Universal
languages.
The
city
is
required.
The
city
is
requesting
that
residents
wait
three
hours,
I
mean
yeah
three
hours
after
a
snowfall
before
you
call
3-1-1
or
three
hours
after
Sunrise.
If
the
snow
continues
Into
the
Night,
as
you
can
imagine,
our
lines
often
get
tied
up
by
the
increased
number
of
calls
from
our
residents.
If
you
have
trouble
getting
in
contact
with
women
are
with
one
of
our
live
team
members.
E
We
encourage
you
to
download
the
boss
311
app
on
your
smartphone
residents,
can
submit
requests
in
11
different
languages
on
the
301
app
you
can
upload
any
concerning
photos
of
fire,
hydrants
covered
in
snow,
unshoveled,
handicap
ramps
or
sewer
drains
in
your
neighborhood
directly
on
the
through
one
app.
If
you
are
able
to
assist
in
clearing
hydrants
and
sewer
drains,
we
I
would
really
appreciate
that
and
to
all
of
our
neighborhood
residents
who
who
use
space
savers
remember,
you
can
only
use
a
space
saver
when
the
city
declares
a
snow.
E
E
Some
exciting
news
cabinet
of
community
's
office
of
Civic
organizing,
is
thrilled
to
have
launched
their
Civic
power
pledge.
This
is
a
call
to
action
to
encourage
residents
and
business
owners
to
embrace
their
Civic
power
and
engage
with
your
local
government.
We
want
to
build
a
sense
of
community
address,
shared
concerns
and
improve
the
quality
of
life
for
all
bostonians,
there's
a
great
time
to
lend
a
helping
hand
to
our
most
vulnerable
community
members.
We
encourage
residents
to
take
a
pledge
to
shovel
a
neighbor's
sidewalk
or,
if
you
see
an
unhoused
vulnerable
individual.
E
E
Lastly,
Boston
Red
residents
can
find
physical
copies
of
the
winter
preparedness
guide
at
your
local
library,
schools
or
bcos
centers
throughout
the
city,
but
there's
also
a
digital
option
as
well.
Alert
Boston
will
also
make
note,
will
also
send
notifications
to
Resident's
phone.
You
can
also
access
all
snow
emergency
information
on
boston.gov
and
follow
3-1-1
on
all
social
platforms
for
live
updates.
Thank
you.
So
much
for
your
time
and
next
up,
we
have
the
chief
of
housing,
Sheila
Dillon,.
F
If
I
know
how
cold
it
is,
but
so,
like
you've
heard,
we've
been
preparing
for
winter,
with
both
all
of
our
city
departments,
our
state
and
our
non-profit
Partners,
to
put
a
plan
in
place
to
make
sure
that
our
homeless
are
safe.
This
winter
I
just
want
to
call
out
a
few
a
few
of
these
very
important
organizations:
Boston
Public
Health,
commission,
Pine,
Street,
Boston,
Rescue,
Mission,
Bay,
Cove,
New,
England,
Center
for
homeless
vets,
Bridge,
Over,
Troubled,
Waters
and
Elliott
Community
Health.
F
They
we
have
over
1300
beds
of
emergency
shelter
that
are
available
to
us
this
winter,
that
the
the
occupancy
of
those
beds
Ebbs
and
flows.
But
we
we
really
want
to
make
sure
that
we
have
enough
beds
for
all
of
our
homeless
women,
men
and
young
adults
on
cold
and
stormy
nights.
Our
shelters
get
full,
but
we
really
want
the
public
to
know
that
no
one
will
ever
be
turned
away.
F
F
I
also
want
to
state
that
we've
been
working
very
closely
with
Pine
Street
to
increase
their
capacity,
Pine
Street,
a
very
trusted
organization
and
partner,
especially
on
nights
and
days
of
bad
weather,
go
throughout
the
city.
Looking
for
people
that
may
need
services
that
may
need
help
that
may
need
to
be
brought
in
from
the
cold.
They
will
be
out
during
during
these
days
and
nights,
making
sure
that
people
come
in
and
are
safe
and
Pine.
F
Street
works
very
very
closely
with
our
Boston
police
and
our
Boston
EMS
and
I
want
to
thank
these
organizations
for
really
looking
out
for
our
most
vulnerable
so
once
about
once
again,
we
really
do
need
your
eyes
and
ears.
If
you
see
any
individual
anyone
who
looks
vulnerable
and
they're
on
the
street,
we
really
want
you
not
to
hesitate.
We
want
you
to
call
9-1-1,
because
Pine
Street
and
all
of
the
staff
that
are
out
there
on
in
bad
weather,
they
don't
get
to
every
place
at
all
times,
so
we
really
need
your
help.
9-1-1.
F
Another
vulnerable
population
in
our
in
very
cold
and
Stormy
Weather
are
our
elderly
residents
any
senior,
and
the
mayor
mentioned
this,
but
I
want
to
just
repeat
it
any
senior
who
has
any
problem
with
their
home
emergency
repair.
He
leaks,
drafty,
Windows
emergency
and
things
that
are
making
them
uncomfortable.
We
really
want
them
to
call
3-1-1.
We
have
staff
and
contractors
on
call
24
7
to
make
sure
that
their
emergencies
are
taken
care
of
when
they
call
so
I.
Really,
please
call
3-1-1
use
that
line
it.
F
A
A
Your
support
helps
us
to
grow
the
supply
of
green
and
affordable
energy
available
to
all
these
prices
will
stay
throughout
2023,
and
so
you
can
make
this
choice
and
know
that
you'll
be
protected
not
just
for
the
winter,
but
for
the
summer
and
fall
months
to
come.
It
can
take
up
to
two
billing
Cycles
to
make
this
happen.
So
we
encourage
you
to
do
this
as
soon
as
possible
and
you
can
sign
up
by
going
to
our
website.
A
In
most
instances,
these
folks
are
going
door
to
door
and
targeting
our
immigrant
communities
our
seniors
and
our
low-income
communities,
specifically
buffing,
offering
what
ends
up
being
shameful
rates
that
end
up
costing
as
much
as
226
dollars
more
per
month
to
people
who
can
least
afford
it.
I
want
to
make
a
petition
to
everyone
to
take
a
moment
to
look
at
your
electric
bill
and
to
see
who
your
supplier
is.
A
So
you
can
also
call
3-1-1
if
you're
concerned,
if
you
just
have
to
answer
a
question
and
they
will
give
you
the
information
that
you
need.
Finally,
I
want
to
just
make
a
particular
note.
The
city
of
Boston
will
not
send
people
to
your
doors
to
talk
to
you
about
electricity.
So
if
somebody
claims
they're
calling
on
our
behalf
and
they've
knocked
on
your
door,
that
is
not
us
and
you
should
go
ahead
and
give
us
directly
a
call
at
3-1-1.
We
can
share
the
correct
information
with
you.
A
We
know
that
in
this
time,
people
are
often
making
the
choice
between
food
and
fuel
between
paying
their
electric
bill
and
paying
their
rent,
and
so
we
are
honored
to
be
able
to
offer
this
as
an
important
resource
to
all
of
our
residents,
and
we
hope
that
you
will
take
this
time
to
sign
up.
Thank
you.
B
G
G
So
we
are
as
a
municipality
we
are.
We
are
having
a
tougher
time
finding
full-time
employees
here
with
the
work
of
the
mayor
and
some
other
team
members,
we've
been
we've
been
trying
to
find
ways
to
kind
of
incentivize
find
different
ways
to
draw
folks
in.
We
are
having
those
conversations
daily
through
our
through
our
snow
contractors,
we're
being
told
that
they're
able
to
man
all
their
trucks,
there's
a
there's,
a
there's,
the
one
or
two
that
have
had
issues,
but
across
that
800
truck
number.
G
It
has
been
nothing
that
has
kind
of
caused
us
any
concerns.
We've
had
those
conversations,
though,
because
because
we've
had
those
issues,
we've
had
those
one-on-one
conversations
across
all
those
contractors.
As
of
right
now,
we
feel
comfortable
as
of
right.
Now.
No
our
snow
contract
is
a
three-year
contract
that
we're
in
the
middle
of
this
is
the
second
year.
So
as
of
right
now,
no
we
have
not.
B
So,
first,
just
a
note
on
the
Staffing
question
as
well:
I'll
take
the
opportunity,
the
superintendent
Chief
everyone.
We
are
working
so
hard
to
ensure
that
the
jobs,
great
jobs,
that
the
city
has
opportunities
that
to
serve
your
community
and
that
are
so
necessary
based
right
here
in
our
city.
It
benefits
everyone
when
these
jobs
are
held
by
Boston
residents.
Not
only
is
the
commute
to
get
here
shorter
to
to
get
from
where
the
plow
is
parked
to
to
our
city,
but
the
jobs
that
that
plugs
back
into
our
neighborhoods,
and
so
we
are
hiring.
B
B
B
We
do
snow
removal
very,
very
well
and
this
year
to
be
able
to
go
above
and
beyond
and
ensure
that
those
jobs
are
connected
locally
and
the
contracts
that
we
were
able
to
connect
to
our
sheltered
Market
program
which
directly
targets
for
businesses
owned
by
designated
mwbes
minority
and
women
business
enterprises.
It
keeps
jobs
locally
and
serves
our
community
in
so
many
ways.
H
I
Hello:
everyone,
my
name
is
Yasin
ibrahimi
owner
of
Casablanca
Services.
We
are
grateful
that
we're
going
to
be
partnering
up
with
the
city.
This
year
we
got
awarded
the
contract
to
do
foot
and
stairs
and
Charlestown
area
in
Allston
area.
Again
we
appreciate
the
fact
that
the
city
has
reached
out
and
we
are
partnering
up
with
them.
Thank
you.
So
much.
J
B
So,
for
example,
Mr
Alfred's
business
20
years
based
in
Roxbury,
and
we
want
to
not
only,
of
course
get
the
great
work
done.
Each
of
these
businesses
won
these
contracts
through
competitive
bidding
process
and
we're
so
excited
for
the
quality
of
work
that
they
bring
to
the
job,
but
to
be
able
to
see
these
companies
grow
and
then
bid
on
larger
and
larger
contracts,
which
will
help
us
fill
some
of
the
the
shortages
that
we
see
in
other
areas
as
well.
K
G
The
short
answer
is
no
snow
or
snow.
We
are
charged
to
keep
roadway
safe
to
keep
the
public
safe.
It
is
a
five-year
rolling
average,
which
is
why
you
see
that
number
and
move.
So
it's
basically
five
years
of
snow
actual's
done
over
five
year
time.
That
gets
us
on
number,
but
I,
don't
believe.
Mayor
was
going
to
tell
us
to
stop
working
because
we've
reached
that
limit.
You
know.
G
Hopefully
we
don't
see
us
winter,
that
sees
us
over
produce
and
over
perform
and
have
to
be
in
too
much
I
I'll
say
this.
You
know
this
has
been
a
long
press
conference.
It's
been
longer
for
folks
than
the
men
and
women
from
Public
Works.
Who
will
answer
the
phone
at
1
30
this
morning
with
no
spoils
coming
down
from
New
Hampshire.
We
are.
We
are
constantly
in
snowboarding
constantly
in
ice
mode.
We
do
it
with
a
fiscal
concern.
K
B
Size,
my
thanks
to
the
team.
They
are
there,
no
matter
what
hour
of
night,
no
matter
what
the
street
conditions
are,
they
put
the
safety
of
our
residents
first
and
and
they
get
the
job
done,
and
so
I've
had
the
chances
to
see
a
little
bit
of
the
incredible
coordination
that
goes
into
that,
and
it
is
through
many
departments,
but
particularly
the
folks
are
out
on
the
roads.
Clearing
that
snow
were
so
so
grateful
and
we'll
make
sure
they
have
the
resources
they
need
to
do
to
do
that
job.
Every
single
time,
foreign.
B
Yeah
so
I'll
bring
up
our
climate
Chief,
all
I
will
add,
is
we've
got
we've
been
very
lucky
in
some
ways
there
were
major
storms
that
happened
to
hit
at
the
at
certain
tie
levels
that
ended
up,
showing
us
a
glimpse
of
how
bad
things
could
get
right.
Infrastructure
like
MBTA
elevators
out
for
a
year,
certain
areas
of
the
city
impassable.
B
There
have
been
many
near-misses
that
Boston
has
had
where
the
wind
angle
and
and
speed
push
something
a
little
bit
further
south
south
of
us,
and
so
that
is
part
of
our
seasonal
preparedness.
Every
year,
going
forward
has
to
be
how
we
handle
that
storm
surge
and
the
water
coming
in,
but
also
how
we
handle
heat
in
the
summer.
So
we
really
have
it
on
both
ends.
So
I'll
pass
it
on
to
our
chief.
A
Yeah
so
since
the
spring,
we've
convened
an
extreme
weather
task
force
to
look
at
heat,
to
look
at
extreme
cold
and
storm
switches,
really
thankful
to
to
co-chair
that
with
our
chief
Benford
from
Emergency
Management
and
Dr
ojikutu
from
the
Boston
Public
Health
commission.
So
that's
where
we're
looking
really
from
a
human
based
angle.
How
are
we
doing?
What
do
we
need
to
be
doing
differently?