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As a result of the « historic » winter storm that has battered the US and parts of Canada since December 22, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has submitted a request to President Joe Biden for a federal emergency declaration.
The Governor’s request on Monday comes as the Arctic storm continues to impact Western New York and the North Country regions, with blizzard-like conditions, sustained wind gusts of more than 60 miles per hour, and well below freezing temperatures, says a statement from Hochul’s office.
New York City has so far recorded 28 weather-related deaths, while the region around Buffalo has been worst affected.
Governor Hochul, a native of Buffalo, said: « It is (like) going to a war zone, and the vehicles along the sides of the roads are shocking. »
She said residents were facing a « life-threatening situation », as many emergency vehicles were unable to reach worst-hit areas or got stuck in snow themselves.
