Hilary Nakasone
Many Georgetown businesses have struggled to stay open through the record-breaking snowstorms of the past week. Most businesses that have tried to maintain normal operating hours have had difficulty staying stocked and fully staffed.
Many businesses—including Sweetgreen, Fed Ex, AT & T, Subway, Kitchen #1, Wingo’s, and Saxby’s—were closed Wednesday afternoon. Of the stores that remained open, many are struggling to get employees to work safely.
The Tombs’ employees have reserved eight rooms at the Georgetown Suites in order to stay closer to the restaurant, according to Executive Manager Ken Siegrist, The Tombs’ will work to maintain normal operating hours, he said, but may have to close the kitchen early due to short staffing.
Chipotle manager Omar Bravo said his restaurant’s operating status also depends on whether employees can get to work safely.
“If the weather continues like that, there is nothing we can do,” Bravo said.
As of Wednesday afternoon, the CVS on Wisconsin Ave. NW had run out of both milk and orange juice. An employee who wished not to be named said CVS received its orange juice and milk from outside vendors, and it was unclear when they would be back in stock. He said other deliveries have also been delayed due to weather.
Stores that have managed to stay open and adequately staffed have had difficulties staying stocked. Wisey’s manager Jina Bogel said the store has been relying on wholesale warehouses to keep the shelves stocked.
