The death toll in Erie County, which includes Buffalo, was already 13 as of Sunday evening, but local services have since confirmed the deaths of 14 more people, bringing the total death toll from the blizzard to 27, it said on Monday. Mark Poloncarz, responsible for this county. He said he expected more victims to be found gradually.
The total of deaths confirmed by authorities across nine US states is at least 49 dead. In Ohio, road accidents linked to these bad weather killed nine people, the Ohio State Highway Patrol confirmed to AFP.
“My heart is with those who have lost a loved one“U.S. President Joe Biden tweeted on Monday, indicating he spoke by phone with the governor, and pledging to provide the necessary federal resources.
