Demonstrated how shes turned her mini rolling bag to a crutch to stop from falling. We called to see who is responsible for clearing this concrete. Its the park and plannings problem. We called that agency today. It never got back in touch and at this hour, the sidewalk still covered in snow. We seniors are in jeopardy when we have to walk on ice to get to the bus stop. And so many of us are dependent on Public Transportation so safety is my main concern. That side of the street, there are no sidewalks so this is the only way they got to go. And so it should be shoveled. That man you just heard from he was out in front of his home shovelling the sidewalk. If you live in montgomery county, its really important you follow suit and do so before you head to bed tonight. Tell you why at 6 00. For now we are live in Silver Spring, im kevin lewis abc 7 news. Arlington county is getting some help in dealing with a shortage of salt. The county announced it will receive 2,000 additional tons of
Anything else to do. Meanwhile, salt supplies at vdot have also taken a big hit the past few weeks. Highways and main roads are in good shape today throughout northern virginia. But the salt pile has just 10 less. We think we have enough to finish up this last storm. Antonio anthony says the best way to deal with slick roads right now is not at all. Not a bad idea indeed. Now, vdot, arlington and so many other agencies throughout the region are going to continue treating and plowing the roads tonight and they are warning drivers to watch out for that refreezing. Theyre expecting to happen later tonight. Live in arlington Jeff Goldberg abc 7 news. A slick spot on the beltway proved a problem for eight drivers this morning. Their vehicles were involved in an accident at braddock road around 7 30. We have no word on any injuries. On the other side of the beltway, a truck got stuck under an overpass. The vehicle was loaded with salt when its bed somehow raised too high. It became wedged be
Extension. But if nothing changes in that time, the county could issue a 50 fine. Lot of people coming down the sidewalk. Silver spring resident mike demott didnt know about the ordinance. But still made sure every bit of ice was scraped off his sidewalk. There are no sidewalks. This is the only way they got to go. Precarious. Caldwell hopes more residents and businesses will heed the warning. We seniors are in jeopardy when we have to walk on ice to get to the bus stop. Im thinking is anybody else around if i fall . Now, according to montgomery county, the Maryland National capital park and planning commissi charge of shovelling this sidewalk and that other one along georgia avenue. Reached out to the agency today for comment. We still havent heard back. Im kevin lewis, abc 7 news. Thank you, kevin. The icy conditions have kept news chopper 7 busy today. This morning, it flew over the scene of a Chain Reaction crash involving eight cars on the outer loop near braddock road. Hours late