President United StateAnd the Joe Bidenwhich was approved last Monday Declare a state of emergency in case New York Because of the polar cold wave hitting the east of the country, which has left more than 50 people dead so far.
President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency in New York State and ordered B Federal aid to supplement the effort State and local response agencies due to emergency conditions resulting from a A strong winter storm which began on December 23, 2022 and continues,” he used a statement shared by the White House.
The president’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) powers Coordinating all relief efforts in the state in the event of a disaster.
Likewise, these organizations will be responsible for Reducing the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency In the local population, as well as to provide adequate assistance for the “necessary emergency measures” in order Saving lives and protecting property public health and safety, as well as reducing or avoiding the risk of a disaster.
“FEMA is authorized to locate, mobilize, and provide, at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to mitigate the effects of the emergency,” the letter uses, detailing that 75 percent will be funded nationwide of all expenses.
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The latest victim balance goes up to Half a hundred deaths After a winter storm hits the country, all while waiting The number continues to rise in the coming days.
The highest number of deaths has been reported in New York state, where at least 27 people have died due to the arctic cold wave coming from Canada. else 14 died in Buffalo.
The scale of the storm is unprecedented, affecting parts of the Midwest and eastern United States over the past six days. caused the storm Power outages and canceled flights And make the streets and highways dangerous.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed that this is it The most destructive storm in Buffalo historywhere they fell about 100 cm from The snow. “I can’t overstate how dire the conditions are,” Hochul said, urging residents to stay put off the road in birthday.
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