‘Bomb cyclone’ disrupts travel and DoorDash deliveries [Video]

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• The massive winter storm in the U.S. has intensified into a “bomb cyclone,” disrupting travel and even food deliveries.
• DoorDash was forced to pause food deliveries in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota.
• The company expects to shut down in more cities in the coming days.

Holiday plans are being disrupted across the county as Winter Storm Elliot intensifies into a “bomb cyclone” that caused flight delays and cancellations. Even DoorDash was forced to pause food deliveries in multiple states on the Midwest and East Coast.

DoorDash declared, “We have activated our Severe Weather Protocol in response to Winter Storm Elliot.”

DoorDash operations have been suspended in several cities in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota. Among the affected cities in Iowa are Ames, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Waterloo. Affected Minnesota cities include Grand Rapids, Rochester, and St. Cloud, while Kalamazoo in Michigan is also impacted.

The country’s top delivery operator informed customers that more shutdowns could occur as the storm moves toward other cities, “depending on the conditions and local warnings over the coming days.” The company predicted that they might suspend deliveries in New York City soon.

The company has a standard procedure to temporarily shut down food delivery services during events such as hurricanes and severe blizzards to ensure their drivers are safe.

Julian Crowley, spokesperson for DoorDash, told Insider, “This is a significant winter storm which risks making travel extremely hazardous and in some cases impossible. We are closely monitoring the difficult conditions on the ground and will resume operations as soon as it is safe to do so.”

“Our thoughts are with local Dashers, merchants, and customers and we thank all of them for their understanding,” Crowley continued.

The Weather Channel reported that the winter storm has intensified across the Plains, Midwest, and Great Lakes. “Over 200 million people, or roughly 60% of the U.S. population, are under some form of winter weather warnings or advisories across the U.S.,” the National Weather Service stated.

Source: Insider