Phyllis Dawson's crew digs their barn out of 39 inches of snow. Photo via Phyllis on Facebook.
So. Much. Snow. That seems to be the theme of the weekend as #Snowpocalypse2016 slammed the East Coast that has claimed as many as 14 lives and left thousands digging out from beneath huge snow drifts.
One of the biggest concerns with this much snow is the collapsing of roofs under the additional weight. Horse people all over have been working hard to keep snow cleared from their roofs to the best of their ability. A barn in Poolesville, Md. was reported to have partially collapsed, displacing over 30 horses.
The big dig at Summerwind Farm in Damascus.
Posted by The Equiery on Sunday, January 24, 2016
The blizzard has passed with no further snow in the immediate forecast, but it’s still left many travelers stranded and a lot of snow to dig out from underneath.
Several areas have declared a state of emergency following a shutdown of many services such as travel and road clearing due to hazardous conditions. As Monday begins, most cities are beginning to the arduous process of cleaning up.
But hey, we’re all resilient individuals. We’ve survived more than one #Snowpocalypse, and we can do it again! If you are in need of assistance with clean-up or supplies, please post in the comments here and we will get the word out for you. Stay tuned for a special edition of #EventerProblems, and let’s all stay strong!
Go Eventing.
