Streets of New York abandoned, residents in fear waiting for "historic" storm
This will probably be one of the biggest storm in the history of New York City - said Mayor Bill de Blasio who asked people to stay home.
Tens of millions of people along the corridors Philadelphia-Boston last night rushed to their homes as a shelter from the storm that proharala east coast of the United States, CNN reported. Although the Big Apple city that never sleeps, early morning streets of the city of 8 million people were abandoned, except removers that are shoveling snow. All vehicles that are not part of the emergency services is prohibited operation with, and were suspended and a subway station.
The first major storm of the year could bring up to 90 inches of snow accompanied by icy rain and wind that could reach more than 100 kilometers per hour. The National Meteorological Agency storm described as 'life-threatening' and 'historical'. In at least six states the proclamation of a state of emergency.
In New York's Central Park has already recorded 15 inches of snow.
- This will probably be one of the biggest storm in the history of New York City, said Mayor Bill de Blasio who asked people to stay home.
Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo warned residents not to violate the ban on driving because so technically commit a crime.
The storm could affect the lives of 60 million people, or 20 percent of the American population, the BBC, reports Večernji.hr. 606IM-1
- 28 Jan, 2015
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