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Suben a 13 las víctimas mortales por el frío extremo en Nueva York durante la tormenta invernal
El número de personas fallecidas en Nueva York por la reciente ola de frío extremo se elevó a 13, según datos consolidados por las […]
TL;DR
- 13 people have died in New York City due to a recent extreme cold wave.
- Most victims were found outdoors, succumbing to sub-zero temperatures after a winter storm.
- City officials increased efforts to move homeless individuals into shelters, with over 800 relocated.
- The cold snap, with wind chills as low as -21°C, has drawn comparisons to past disasters like Hurricane Ida.
- The incident raises questions about the effectiveness of policies for the homeless and institutional preparedness for extreme weather.
- Victims were found in various locations, including hospitals, parks, and residential areas.
- At least six deceased individuals were registered with homeless outreach services; others are under investigation for social vulnerability.