Biden approves US emergency relief for New York after blizzard
A man walks the street as cars pass by during a winter storm that hit the Buffalo region, in Amherst, New York, U.S., December 26, 2022. REUTERS
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden authorized federal support for New York state on Monday after a severe winter storm left at least 27 people dead in the Buffalo area and tens of thousands of residents without power, the White House said in a statement.
RELATED STORIES
‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ blizzard kills at least 27 in western New York
Area’s worst blizzard in decades: Buffalo, NY death toll hits 25
US deep freeze: Over 5,000 flights canceled, 1.5 million without power
Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. Call 896 6000.