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In reply to the discussion: A storm tracks 50 miles more to the east than expected and some folks get angry at the warnings and [View all]stevenleser
(32,886 posts)15. Yes, they ran them only in the underground areas. You understand that, right? nt
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A storm tracks 50 miles more to the east than expected and some folks get angry at the warnings and [View all]
stevenleser
Jan 2015
OP
I think the most melodramatic, hair-on-fire reactions on DU are by individuals alleging
LanternWaste
Jan 2015
#1
Yes, they ran them only in the underground areas. You understand that, right? nt
stevenleser
Jan 2015
#15
Yes, Steven, but they also shut down the underground, most of the system. Understand that?
leveymg
Jan 2015
#16
Actually, it was easy to see why shutting down the subway was a really bad idea, even if forecasts
leveymg
Jan 2015
#20
The storm surge is nowhere near as extreme. Snow, now turning to dirty NYC street slush.
leveymg
Jan 2015
#12
Even the worst forecast called for a storm surge less than a quarter that during Sandy
leveymg
Jan 2015
#14
That's exactly my point. Track flooding would be a legitimate reason to shut down the system
leveymg
Jan 2015
#33
No I think it had to do with the fact that it's not safe to ask MTA workers...
Agschmid
Jan 2015
#35
Oh, I dunno ... how about not having people stranded walking to and from subway stations ?
Myrina
Jan 2015
#18
OK to make some happy lets go back to the old way with nothing but total gridlock on the east coast
ChosenUnWisely
Jan 2015
#7