A Joplin MO Snow Survival Guide for the Unplowed
This weekend, Joplin got a foot of snow and a full dose of irony. Main roads were cleared. Neighborhoods? Not so much. Joplin’s snow removal policy leaves residents stuck literally. Satire meets civic frustration in this snowy showdown. Welcome to the City of Joplin’s Winter Strategy™ : “If you live near a hospital, good luck.” “If you live on a hill, build a sled.” “If you’re elderly, the winter survival guide is basically: groceries, blankets, and patience. Lots of patience. The streets will melt eventually.” Our neighborhood close to Freeman Hospital turned into a live-action obstacle course. Cars spun like figure skaters. Nurses tried to reach their shifts like contestants on American Ninja Warrior: Snow Edition . Families visiting loved ones got stuck in snowbank's deeper than the city’s sense of responsibility. Neighbors have "hometown values" city leaders not so much And who saved them? Not the city. It was Bob in his pickup. It was ...