Jerusalem residents are concerned: "a sure recipe for accidents"

The blizzard that hit Jerusalem is already far behind us, most of the streets of the capital have been cleared and leveled lumps of snow which tracks the journey, but it is still particularly with regard to roads, however, the pavements are in condition.

"It's just a catastrophe and danger to life," says Y. who resides in the city. "Tractors cleared the snow from the sides of the road and sidewalks, making that safe walking on them, and endangering passers - sometimes hidden by snow from the vehicles. It's only a matter of time before an accident, God forbid."

Has not enough time has passed to clear the sidewalks?

City Hall responded to an inquiry by B'Chadrei Charedim: "Jerusalem Municipality is facing a rare storm which results in intensity which brought national emergency, and works to restore the city routine as quickly as possible with discretion and responsibility.

"The city snow event held every means in her possession and that means working with the best hand. As is done in any exceptional case, the municipality will prepare a comprehensive learning lesson with the aim of constantly improving and streamlining various processes together with all the relevant parties involved."

Why are all roads blocked?

Claims were joined by the Orthodox veteran and estimated journalist Sivan Rahav Meir. On her Facebook page:

"I had been visiting Jerusalem with a disturbing conclusion:

The problems of the power company I actually understand. My brother in law has been four days without electricity, and it sucks, but explanations of the major transformer which collapsed and damaged infrastructure actually make sense.

The issue of transportation also can be understood. If there is ice on Route 1, or if the bus skidded off the 443, we really need to close them, and likewise for light rail. Safety comes first.

What is much less understood is the subject of the blocked streets. Something here does not make sense: If I remember correctly, it had stopped snowing in Jerusalem on Saturday night, and now it is Monday night.

Why, besides main axes, are almost all the streets are blocked?

It is still impossible to walk properly or drive in Rechavia, Geula, Shaarei Chesed, Qatamon, and Jewish Quarter (which is just a sample of what I did when I got there. Namely, when I tried to get there).

The sun is shining, the air is clear, and only the streets are still full of snow, which inhibits the opening of shops, educational institutions and more. It actually inhibits the central routine. Here and there you see people coming out with a shovel to push themselves to their private street.

Does this evoke a sense of urgency at the municipality? Why do we not see on every corner tractors and plows working around the clock to open the city again? "

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