Lessons Learned from the Buffalo Blizzard: Recommendations for Strengthening Preparedness and Recovery Efforts

• 2023

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• Sarah Kaufman; Rae Zimmerman; Kaan Ozbay; Ashley Smith; Suvi Lambson; Christina Curry

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This report describes how a severe snow storm in December 2022 affected Buffalo, New York. It highlights the challenges faced by residents and emergency services during the blizzard. It offers recommendations to improve future storm responses, focusing on better communication, resource management, and support for vulnerable communities. It emphasizes the importance of preparing early and working together with local organizations to ensure safety during extreme weather events. The goal is to minimize harm and help residents recover more quickly after such storms.


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Focus Areas: Infrastructure Failure; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Electricity; New York; Public Health Administration; Risk Management; Schools; Snow; Transportation; Emergency Shelter; Emergency Responders; Extreme Weather; Community Resources

Institutions: New York University

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