The author speculates that this may be caused by dependence on «forms of transportation more likely to
fail during snowstorms, such as public transit or low quality cars» or to placing «less value on school attendance.»
Heating systems
failed in dozens of buildings operated by NYCHA in the wake of the recent
snowstorm, and repair crews were scrambling as 15,000 people, about 1 of every 11 living in agency buildings, did not have heat at some point
during the storm.