UPDATE: The death toll from the Buffalo blizzard over Christmas weekend rose to 31 Tuesday, according to numbers from Erie County's chief executive.
The toll makes this the deadliest lake effect snowstorm on record and the most lethal blizzard in Buffalo since at least 1950. It calls into question how a city so used to snow could be endangered to such an extent.The National Weather Service defines such conditions as having winds of at least 35 mph and visibility of a quarter-mile or less.
During this storm, winds gusted to 71 mph at the Buffalo International Airport, and visibility was frequently reduced to zero — meaning true whiteout conditions were taking place. It can be easy to get lost during such conditions, even steps away from one's home. Of the deaths, Eric County chief executive Mark Poloncarz said one was due to the delay of EMS services in the storm, 17 fatalities occurred outside, three people had cardiac events while shoveling snow, seven others died from lack of heat and three were found in a vehicle.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Buffalo tries to clear the roads after the Christmas weekend's deadly winter stormThe deadly winter storm has claimed at least 49 lives in the U.S. At least 28 people were killed in Buffalo because of the storm — a number the mayor says is expected to increase.
Consulte Mais informação »
Buffalo-area Target hosts Christmas weekend sleepover for stranded travelers during winter stormA Target store in the Buffalo, New York area took in around 25 stranded travelers over Christmas weekend and provided them shelter from a deadly winter storm.
Consulte Mais informação »
Pregnant Hilary Swank gives rare baby bump update in Christmas pajamasThe “Million Dollar Baby” actress revealed she was expecting twins with Philip Schneider during an Oct. 5 appearance on “Live with Kelly and Ryan.”
Consulte Mais informação »
Tesla Community Gets Into The Christmas Spirit, + Christmas 'Electric Vehicle Association of America' 1912 AdSeasons greetings... and Merry Christmas to all those in the Tesla and EV community! Hopefully, you've been treated to some great gift
Consulte Mais informação »
200K Christmas lights shine bright at Tinley Park Christmas HouseDominic Kowalczyk has been dominating the Christmas lights game in Chicago's south suburbs since 1996 with the Tinley Park Christmas House.
Consulte Mais informação »
Death toll climbs in Buffalo after fierce winter stormThe situation remains serious in hard-hit Buffalo, N.Y., where rescue efforts continue after the city was buried in snow. JohnBDias reports.
Consulte Mais informação »