Sweater-clad Governor Michael Dukakis (right) found out that his hands-on reaction to the Blizzard of '78 did not assure reelection.
(Michael Goldman/ File 1978)
When dealing with snow, all storms are political
Last year's mess was still fresh for state, local leaders
Sweater-clad Governor Michael Dukakis (right) found out that his hands-on reaction to the Blizzard of '78 did not assure reelection.
(Michael Goldman/ File 1978)
It can all go so wrong, so fast. An inaccurate weather report, a blizzard at rush hour, an unprepared utility company. And then there's the biggest enemy of all, complacency. (Full article: 1240 words)
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