Mango Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, Eleven said: Sidewalks are not curbside in the city any more than they are in the suburbs, unless you're talking about Main Street downtown, which isn't the issue (and the sidewalks there are wide enough to accommodate snow removal). I've had three homes here in 20 years, all three on major streets; all of them have had a grass strip between the street and the sidewalk just like Amherst. Even Elmwood and Delaware have space between the sidewalk and the street. Population density is an issue. But cars parked on the side do not impede plowing--trust me, I had to dig my car out of plowed snow when I lived on Richmond many, many times. They just plow the snow into the car and it's the car owner's responsibility to dig out, as it should be. Pulling together involves staying off of the roads, yes, but it also involves a collective discussion about how and why we are in the state we are in. Good points. As some one who has grown up and spent a good portion of my adult life in the west side and Elmwood Village area, sidewalks at my families house in the suburbs are a convenience. Sidewalks in the city are much more a mode of transportation. I don't think you can have a conversation about emergency response for city residents without talking about both parking and sidewalks. But most of that is neighborhood dependent. North Buffalo is in a much better spot than the WS and EV in terms of road width, parking, etc. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 Honest question, I had family who still hadn't seen a plow in the suburbs when the Bills bussed in and drove home. Did OP/WS/EA clear the way for them on their streets specifically? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 The city got hit way harder than the northern suburbs. I am not surprised it is taking longer for the city on this go-around. There are more roads, more cars parked in the streets, etc. The one criticism I have is that the driving ban needed to have been started at Midnight Thursday-Friday with only those at work being allowed to go home -- and that needed to be county-wide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 Out of curiosity, how and when did UB leave for their bowl game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, shrader said: Out of curiosity, how and when did UB leave for their bowl game? Their IG posted the team at the Rosa Parks Museum in Alabama "4 days ago". They would have had to have left before the storm in order to be in AL on Christmas or Christmas Eve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) 24 minutes ago, shrader said: Out of curiosity, how and when did UB leave for their bowl game? UB is in a bowl game? I could watch that. Edited December 28, 2022 by Eleven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, Marvin said: The city got hit way harder than the northern suburbs. I am not surprised it is taking longer for the city on this go-around. There are more roads, more cars parked in the streets, etc. The one criticism I have is that the driving ban needed to have been started at Midnight Thursday-Friday with only those at work being allowed to go home -- and that needed to be county-wide. That is one idea that could have helped. With the 100% knowledge that this storm was gonna be very very nasty days in advance … Another is issuing movement orders to the National guard on Wednesday morning to get staged locally in key areas with equipment. And if they weren’t needed, so be it. And if they are, they are already staged and ready to help Friday afternoon/evening. I have it on good authority, this idea was talked about and decided to take a wait and see approach. It also would not take much planning and execution to designate some schools or churches as disaster relief locations with modern dual fuel generators. Or designate larger buildings those that have large wood burning fireplaces. I know a few restaurants, country clubs, and institutions that have wood burning fireplaces that could house between a few dozen to several hundred people. I know it’s a multi idea approach that a few posters have mentioned. All good to great ideas! A chain is as strong as it’s weakest link. Find those weak links and fix it. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Zamboni said: Mayor snaps back and says “I don’t crumble or lose my mind in a crisis” He has nothing to lose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 16 minutes ago, Eleven said: UB is in a bowl game? I could watch that. It was yesterday. They won. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Eleven Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 11 minutes ago, Doohickie said: It was yesterday. They won. Oh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 28 minutes ago, Eleven said: Oh. With the way that stuff gets re-aired all the time, you can probably still watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 15 minutes ago, shrader said: With the way that stuff gets re-aired all the time, you can probably still watch it. But I know the result now. It's ok. USA at WJC in 75 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) WTF is a Camellia Bowl ?? Edited December 28, 2022 by Sabres Fan in NS more goodly ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Sabres Fan in NS said: WTF is a Camellia Bowl ?? Isn't it King Charles wife? 😉 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 4 hours ago, Zamboni said: That is one idea that could have helped. With the 100% knowledge that this storm was gonna be very very nasty days in advance … Another is issuing movement orders to the National guard on Wednesday morning to get staged locally in key areas with equipment. And if they weren’t needed, so be it. And if they are, they are already staged and ready to help Friday afternoon/evening. I have it on good authority, this idea was talked about and decided to take a wait and see approach. It also would not take much planning and execution to designate some schools or churches as disaster relief locations with modern dual fuel generators. Or designate larger buildings those that have large wood burning fireplaces. I know a few restaurants, country clubs, and institutions that have wood burning fireplaces that could house between a few dozen to several hundred people. I know it’s a multi idea approach that a few posters have mentioned. All good to great ideas! A chain is as strong as it’s weakest link. Find those weak links and fix it. Weak links, Hochul and Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabremike Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 23 minutes ago, Taro T said: Isn't it King Charles wife? 😉 Well played! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Eleven said: But I know the result now. It's ok. USA at WJC in 75 minutes. It’s not about the destination, it’s about the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_sauve28 Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Sabres Fan in NS said: WTF is a Camellia Bowl ?? I think it's similiar to the KFC bowls 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hank Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 Question for people who still live in Buffalo. When you say there's a driving ban in Buffalo, are you using Buffalo as a generic term for the area or in a literal sense? For instance, you can drive down Delaware through Tonawanda and Kenmore and the ban starts at the city line. Is this correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 11 minutes ago, Hank said: Question for people who still live in Buffalo. When you say there's a driving ban in Buffalo, are you using Buffalo as a generic term for the area or in a literal sense? For instance, you can drive down Delaware through Tonawanda and Kenmore and the ban starts at the city line. Is this correct? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 Is a driving ban even legal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 8 hours ago, Sabres Fan in NS said: WTF is a Camellia Bowl ?? Don't worry, you can treat it with penicillin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 14 minutes ago, pi2000 said: Is a driving ban even legal? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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