The President of the United States has ordered federal assistance for additional state and local response efforts.
President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency in New York State. The reason was a snow storm. This was reported by the White House.
Biden ordered federal assistance for additional state and local response efforts.
The U.S. president has authorized the federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate relief efforts for New York State.
Earlier, it was reported that 50 people died due to the snowstorm. The deaths occurred in 12 states.
Joe Biden discussed the situation by phone with New York State Governor Cathy Hocul.
The president said that he is ready to provide the region with all the resources to cope with the weather.