Winter storm hits northeastern US - Schools closed and travel disrupted
Children in parts of the northeastern U.S. will stay home Monday after a powerful winter storm forced school closures and pushed offices and public transportation systems to emergency hours, with officials across the region warning of heavy snow, strong winds and hazardous travel conditions.
The storm has already disrupted travel along the East Coast from Washington to New England, with airlines canceling thousands of flights and officials urging people to stay off the roads. The wintry weather in the Northeast could also slow the processing, transportation and delivery of mail and packages, the U.S. Postal Service said.
New York City, the largest school district in the country, ordered the closure of all public school buildings.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a state of emergency and ordered non-essential vehicles off the city's roads from Sunday night until noon Monday, saying that cleaning trucks and emergency crews were needed to clear the streets as snowfall intensified.
City offices will be closed for physical services and non-essential city employees can work remotely. "I'm urging every New Yorker to please stay home," Mamdani said.
Parts of the northeast could see up to 24 inches of snow and winds could reach 70 mph, increasing the risk of downed trees and power outages, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's work on disasters continues without interruption, including staff travel, emergency operations, and critical assistance to people affected by active disasters, with the safety of life and protection of property remaining top priorities.
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