Virginia state agencies responding to a severe snowstorm that stranded hundreds of motorists along Interstate 95 in January collectively lost what a report called “situational awareness” amid the growing gridlock
April 01, 2022 at 8:54 pm EDTRICHMOND, Va. — — Virginia state agencies collectively"lost situational awareness" and failed to keep up with growing gridlock duringoffered suggestions for improving future emergency responses, it did not ascribe blame to any single person or agency.
The report included a detailed timeline. It noted plowing began as snow began accumulating, but earlier rain meant roads couldn't be pretreated. It said that was partly due to numerous technological challenges, including a traffic camera failure during widespread power outages; a power outage and ensuing generator issue at a Virginia State Police communications center; severe communications issues with inoperable cell towers; and a system failure of the VDOT real-time traffic information service.
The report addressed questions frequently raised in the immediate aftermath of the snowstorm, including why then-Gov. Ralph Northam, a Democrat, did not activate the Virginia National Guard.
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