President Biden has authorized a federal disaster declaration for Erie and Genesee counties in the wake of the blizzard that has left at least 34 people dead in Western New York, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said.
The move allows federal disaster relief funds to help pay for storm response and recovery.
It also allows FEMA to coordinate disaster relief efforts and provide assistance.
The number of people who've died due to the storm is at least 34 in Erie and Niagara counties.
Check out all of our coverage of the storm.
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