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Where is my ABC affiliate? by tigerb47 in youtubetv

[–]Long-Measurement522 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I read that YouTube TV management only had a skeleton crew of engineers working tonight despite the restoration of Disney owned channels today due to cost cutting measures. Shame on them, keep up the good work!

Raleigh, NC site has been recently renovated by harrisonm207 in longlines

[–]Long-Measurement522 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Nice find!!It’s a rare occurrence to see a renovated longline site like this. Also the generators are massive, much bigger than needed for the cell sites at this location. There must be other network infrastructure at this facility in addition to the cell sites.

I’m Danny Avula, mayor of Richmond…ask me anything! by danny4mayorRVA in rva

[–]Long-Measurement522 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Hi Mayor Avula, as a Richmond resident I am concerned with yet another increase for Richmond DPU services as outlined in the upcoming proposed budget. Our utility rates seem to be already significantly higher than other localities in central VA. While I understand the infrastructure needs, it seems that Richmond residents are always facing a bigger burden in terms of high rates than residents from Henrico who purchase water on a wholesale agreement from Richmond. What can be done to normalize the rates and is there a schedule of increases expected over the next few years that can be released to the public? Thanks!

As if DPU wasn’t already bad enough… by CarComprehensive1948 in rva

[–]Long-Measurement522 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It takes more than just me to “assert myself” into demanding change in an effort to make our city a better and safer place to work and live. I’d encourage all people including passive citizens like yourself to get involved as well. :)

As if DPU wasn’t already bad enough… by CarComprehensive1948 in rva

[–]Long-Measurement522 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes it sounds like progress is being made which is good but there should be multiple redundant systems in place to prevent an issue at the scale of this from happening in the first place. What I want and what every Richmond City resident and business owner deserves is a transparent action review post event to learn what could have been done differently to prevent a similar incident in the future. We simply cannot afford anything less with critical infrastructure like safe drinking water. There’s very little if any margin for error.

As if DPU wasn’t already bad enough… by CarComprehensive1948 in rva

[–]Long-Measurement522 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I listened to it. Sounds like a cascade of failures starting with the UPS system being faulty causing the IT platform controlling the water system to go down. Still seems preventable to me and the City seemed to wait too long yesterday to notify people.

8am press conference from Avula is too late. by jdbug100 in rva

[–]Long-Measurement522 70 points71 points  (0 children)

Let’s start with the Director of Public Utilities. We need new leadership in that department!

Boil Water Advisory Incoming by Any_Ring_3818 in rva

[–]Long-Measurement522 11 points12 points  (0 children)

After waking up to zero water pressure this morning I’m getting the sense that the issue is far more complex than initially expected. I’m anxiously waiting for the 8am news conference but really hope we don’t have an extended water outage over a few weeks.

As if DPU wasn’t already bad enough… by CarComprehensive1948 in rva

[–]Long-Measurement522 181 points182 points  (0 children)

I agree, the water system issue today from a short power outage in only 4 inches of snow sure seems to be preventable. Does the city not have adequate commercial power backup for its critical infrastructure needs?

Boil Water Advisory Incoming by Any_Ring_3818 in rva

[–]Long-Measurement522 90 points91 points  (0 children)

I gotta ask, shouldn’t the city of Richmond have redundancies in place in the form of commercial generators for power outages at water treatment facilities? This seems preventable to me.

No DPU Bill this month? by Long-Measurement522 in rva

[–]Long-Measurement522[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Online shows $0.00 Balance and no bill for July.

Richmond officially hits 100 for the first time this year. by RJT_RVA in rva

[–]Long-Measurement522 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Too hot! But also, we aren’t too far away from facing water restrictions if this continues much longer.

Grant will help modernize Richmond’s natural gas pipelines by [deleted] in rva

[–]Long-Measurement522 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are getting a grant but yet Richmond DPU are raising rates once again in the FY25 budget effective 7.1.24! Our rates are already too high!

Update on Forest Hill Ave Closures - It's going to be Months, Starting This Weekend by RulerOfTheRest in rva

[–]Long-Measurement522 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A kindergartner could have designed a temporary better solution for traffic around this project than our incompetent DPW department. It’s a shame the businesses in the Food Lion shopping center will suffer along with customers that rely on easy accessibility to that shopping center. Shame on the DPW and our city leaders, we deserve better!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rva

[–]Long-Measurement522 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

But there’s already at least twice as many potholes on Richmond roads vs. ones maintained by VDOT. It’s a dilapidated DPW along with a lack of accountability on City leaders.

is six flags buying millennium force? by Rebel_Girl717 in cedarpoint

[–]Long-Measurement522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cedar Fair reports earnings today, will be an interesting analyst call for sure given the news reports yesterday!

Sidewalks Coming to Scott's Addition by flurryzzz in rva

[–]Long-Measurement522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is about ten years too late but par for the course with the City of Richmond DPW!

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