The Sanitation Department

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is the one accountable for garbage and recycling collection as well as street clean-up. This government sector is also in charge of taking care of snow when it gets out of control.

To a large extent, the NYPD hung loose, waiting until the roads were navigable before the police officcers could do their patrols. But that day, Levi just felt compelled to go outside. Perhaps it’s because he knows that low body temperatures can lead to body organs to enter a state of shock. In turn, it can put people at risk of heart attacks, respiratory system failure and even death.