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morning anchor & i-team reporter | @wkbw | (716) 713-3514 | ed.drantch@wkbw.com | stands on a box to appear taller on television | #gobills
Dec 25, 2022 15 tweets 3 min read
LATEST: @GovKathyHochul says we have a real challenge where roads are blocked by emergency vehicles -- though it's unclear which ones. @WKBW NYSP have been involved in 500 rescues -- including a baby delivery and a man who had a mechanical heart battery running low.
Dec 25, 2022 8 tweets 2 min read
HOCHUL: There is a complication with utilities -- there is a storm challenge, keeping workers from doing their jobs

State Police launched "Strike Team" to go into high impact areas -- nursing homes, etc -- to clear snow and restore heat Working on bringing emergency provisions to people

Social service orgs are coordinating with Red Cross and agencies on the ground.
Dec 25, 2022 12 tweets 2 min read
NOW: six people have died in the City of Buffalo as a result of this #Buffalo Blizzard - the mayor says the number of deaths is expected to rise.

@wkbw Mayor says many roads in Buffalo are impassible and is asking you to stay home and off the roads. There is still a driving ban in place.