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Storm Surge Pounds Northeast as 5 Governors Declare States of Emergency

A massive snow and wind storm delivers up to 3 feet of snow in some places, as States of Emergency have been declared in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, and New Hampshire.

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February 10, 2013

By Shepard Ambellas

A massive snow and wind storm pounds regions of the Northeast, delivering up to 3 feet of snow in some places, as 5 US governors have now declared States of Emergency in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, and New Hampshire.

Power outages dominate utility company repair crews as over 1 million people in the Northeast region are powerless in the midst of what could be one of the worst storms in recent years. Strong wind gusts and dense snow is hammering the region as plows fight to keep some roads operable.

In parts of New England the winds are expected to reach 75 mph as the storm continues into Saturday evening.

Store shelves are diminishing of product in New York City as Gov. Michael Bloomberg told people essentially that, they should just stay home and try not to panic-buy as the storm will not be as bad as forecast.

Over 5200 flights were also cancelled Saturday due to the harsh conditions.

Sources:

New York Times – http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/09/nyregion/major-snowstorm-arriving-in-northeast.html?_r=0

USA Today – http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2013/02/08/northeast-new-england-blizzard/1900077/

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