Extreme cold in New York City leaves 18 dead
Summary
In New York City, 18 people have died due to extremely cold weather conditions that persisted since late January. The city experienced 13 consecutive days of temperatures at or below freezing, marking one of the longest such periods in 60 years. Efforts to provide shelter for the homeless have been increased as temperatures are expected to rise slightly, but still remain below average for this time of year.Key Facts
- 18 people have died in New York City due to extreme cold weather.
- The city faced 13 days of temperatures at or below 0°C (32°F).
- A "Code Blue" emergency was declared on January 19 to help the homeless find shelter.
- Around 1,400 placements into shelters have occurred since the emergency was announced.
- An additional 64 hotel rooms were added to the city's shelter availability.
- Weather forecasts say temperatures will rise but remain below the normal 4°C (39°F) for this period.
- The cold weather increased risks of hypothermia and frostbite.
- Melting snow and ice pose additional safety risks as they can refreeze overnight.
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