The authorities of New York City announced on Sunday, February 22nd, a package of exceptional measures that provide for the temporary ban on movement within the American metropolis, coinciding with the approach of a strong snowstorm classified among the most violent in recent years.
The city's mayor, Zahran Mamedani, warned during a press conference about the seriousness of the expected situation, stressing that New York "has not witnessed a storm of this size during the past decade," and calling on residents to avoid all unnecessary movements to preserve their safety. The city declared a state of emergency to face the expected harsh weather conditions, which include heavy snowfall and strong winds. In this context, the same official explained that a curfew will be imposed starting from nine o'clock in the evening on Sunday until noon on Monday. He pointed out that the decision includes the closure of streets, highways, and bridges within the city to various means of transportation, whether cars, trucks, or bicycles of all kinds, with only some necessary and urgent movements related to vital services being allowed. Meteorological services expect heavy snowfall extending from Sunday night to Monday, where the snow thickness is expected to range between 45 and 60 centimeters, with the possibility of reaching 70 centimeters in some areas, along with strong winds that may increase the severity of the disturbances. In the same context, other cities on the east coast of the United States, including Boston, are preparing to face similar weather conditions, while federal and local authorities are following the developments of the storm and its potential impacts on daily life and infrastructure.
