The winter storm that slammed Buffalo and western New York over Christmas weekend is now responsible for at least 39 deaths as officials are revealing the cost of the cleanup effort.
Officials in New York are now confirming that 39 people have died in theErie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, in a series of tweets Thursday, said 31 of the deaths occurred in the city of Buffalo itself, while the others happened in the towns of Amherst and Cheektowaga and the villages of Williamsville and Depew.
"[Seventeen] were found outside, 11 were in homes, 4 were found in cars, 4 were from shoveling/snowblowing, 3 were delayed EMS responses," he tweeted.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Buffalo police investigate looting after winter storm freezes northwest New YorkBuffalo police posted videos to social media of stores that were broken into and looted during a winter storm in the northwest region of New York.
Read more »
Photos: Blizzard blasts Buffalo New York in deadliest storm in decadesThe National Guard went door to door in parts of Buffalo on Wednesday to check on people who lost power during the area’s deadliest winter storm in decades.
Read more »
New York State Police deploy the 'Rook' to move vehicles stuck in Buffalo snowA vehicle called the “Rook” has been deployed by New York State Police in Buffalo to clear away stranded vehicles following a deadly Christmas weekend winter storm there.
Read more »
New York calls in military police to enforce driving ban in BuffaloState and military police in New York were mobilized to keep people off Buffalo's snow-choked roads with the driving ban remaining in effect indefinitely.
Read more »
Police Use Heavy Machinery To Move Cars In Buffalo, New York - Videos from The Weather ChannelPolice in Buffalo, New York, resorted to heavy machinery to move obstructions from the roadway as snow plows planned to come through. - Videos from The Weather Channel | weather.com
Read more »
New York snowmobile club delivers supplies in BuffaloWith many across New York stranded in their homes due to the massive snowstorm, one club of snowmobile enthusiasts came together to give a helping hand.
Read more »