Baltimore Businesses Working To Get Back To Normal After Storm

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The blizzard of 2016 is proving to be a big problem for area businesses.

Tracey Leong explains the long road ahead for them.

Across Baltimore City, businesses had to close early or shut down completely because of the blizzard. They're now working to get back to normal, but that could take some time.

Clearing mounds of snow across Baltimore remains a top priority. From roads to sidewalks--all blocking people from accessing businesses.

"It affected us on Saturday for the most part," said Derek Seefeld, Regi's bartender.

Regi's American Bistro in Federal Hill one of the many businesses hit hard by the blizzard.

With delivery trucks unable to travel during the massive storm, many restaurants--like Regi's--are delaying the start of Restaurant Week, which they rely on to boost sales and attract new customers.

"Everyobody should be up and running sometime today or tomorrow with their Restaurant Week menus without a problem," said Seefeld.

Even though businesses--like Target--were closed during the blizzard, they actually didn't lose any money because the days leading up to the storm, people rushed in buying everything from milk and bread to shovels.

"Everybody came out in Canton and around surrounding areas to shop. They were picking up toilet paper and water and milk and tons and tons of food items," said Matt Boylan, Target general manager.

With roads still treacherous, many Target team workers are unable to get back to work, making it a challenge to quickly restock all their bare shelves.

"We definitely want to be open, not only for our team members' livelihoods to feed their families, but also to feed the neighbors in Canton," said Boylan.

Everyone is working around the clock to get the store up and running. Mainly, to help out their neighbors, who rely heavily on these businesses.

"Fortunately, we live here, so we can walk to Target, but I can't imagine driving," one shopper said.

Restaurant Week has been delayed and extended to make up for it. Also, businesses--like Target--plan to work throughout the night restocking shelves.