US Winter Storm Death Toll Rises To 61

The death toll from the severe winter storms that hit much of the United States over Christmas rose to at least 61 on Thursday, officials said.

Erie County Executive Mark Polonkers said two more deaths were reported in the western New York area that bore the brunt of the historic storm, bringing the total to 39.

Erie County, home to the snow-capped city of Buffalo, has the highest death toll.

Of the 39 victims, Polonkaatz said 17 were found outdoors, 11 were found inside homes, 4 were in cars, 4 died while shoveling or shoveling snow, and 3 died. The man was caused by rescue workers not arriving in time.

He has reported nine deaths in storm-related car accidents in Midwestern Ohio, and sporadic deaths in at least six of his other states. New York officials had expressed concern about flooding as temperatures warmed and snow melted, but the county government said it “doesn’t look like it’s going to get worse.”

“Fortunately, flooding appears to be minimal,” Polonkaerts said.

He said power had been restored to all residents in the county.

As Buffalo emerged from a one-off storm, the official response drew criticism, with Polonkers calling the city’s treatment “embarrassing.”

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Storms have also brought unseasonably cold temperatures to states such as Texas and Florida, wreaking havoc at airports and delaying or canceling thousands of flights.