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NYC has readied 300 salt spreaders ahead of a “light snowfall” that could be heading to the area Thursday night, Mayor Bill de Blasio said[hhmc]
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In a tweet Thursday afternoon, de Blasio “urge[d] every New Yorker to exercise caution travelling around the city.” [hhmc]
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The city appears to be taking precautions following a November snowfall that sparked commuter chaos[hhmc]
New York City has readied 300 salt spreaders ahead of a “light snowfall” that could be heading to the area Thursday night, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
In a tweet Thursday afternoon, de Blasio “urge[d] every New Yorker to exercise caution travelling around the city.” The city could see snow flurries or a “light snow shower or two” Thursday evening, according to Storm Team 4.
“We are still expecting some light snowfall tonight, starting around 9 p.m.,” de Blasio tweeted.
“We are still expecting minimal accumulation, but out of an abundance of caution @NYCSanitation will have 300 salt spreaders ready across the city this afternoon,” he added.
We are continuing to monitor this as it develops, so I urge every New Yorker to exercise caution travelling around the city tonight — and keep an eye on @NotifyNYC for further updates throughout the day. https://t.co/1Ll7GN5SFy
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) December 6, 2018
The city appears to be taking precautions following a November snowfall that sparked commuter chaos and prompted cries for the mayors resignation.
That six-inch snowfall — the first of the season — left travelers stranded at transit hubs, prompted traffic jams, stranded children in schools and downed trees.
At a press conference after the snowfall, de Blasio said the city was “trying to learn some lessons and figure out what we can do better.”
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