the is death toll in a Erie County in northwest New York as a result of Winter Storm ElliottThat hit the US over the Christmas holidays rose to 37 as the region tries to get back to normal. Temperatures in the state were minus 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
Three more dead at last count
the top decision maker in the region, Mark Poloncarssaid the provincial health department, “confirmed 3 more deaths.”
These three new deaths come in addition to the three other fatalities that were announced this morning and the 31 that were announced yesterday.
Of these 37 people, 17 were found on the streetnine died from hypothermia, four were found in a car, four others died from heart problems and three because EMS could not arrive in time.
Polonkarz also noted that “several bodies are unidentified at this point” and offered his “deepest sympathy and condolences to all those who have lost loved ones due to this.” terrible storm. “
Soldiers clear snow from the streets
Meanwhile, the authorities in the region continue repair and snow removal work, particularly in Buffalo municipalitythe capital of Erie, where cars are still not allowed.
And the police of this city explained that 450 machines work to clean the streets and the mayor, Byron Brownand announced the opening of eleven bus lines, as well as the train.
Brown also explained that of the more than 100,000 homes that were left without power due to the storm, there are still no electricity 500 homes did not recover electricity.
For his part, Bolonkars emphasized that many centers have been opened where food is provided to the people present Unable to travel to stores.
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