In New York, a ban on the use of bridges, tunnels and roads, said Gov. Andrew Cuomo. – BBC Russian

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In New York, a ban on the use of bridges, tunnels and roads, said Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

travel on the road of the city can only vehicles of emergency services.

A similar ban will apply to Long Island and the southern part of the state. Also, you can not use the ground part of the metro and train connections.

Prior to that, the city stopped the movement of buses.

During the execution of the ban, according to the mayor Bill de Blasio, will monitor the police. All that go out into the streets the police would urge immediately sent home. Police Department warned that it would arrest those who do not abide by this requirement.

Bill de Blasio also said that the theaters on Broadway have to cancel performances, and restaurants – close.

According to the forecasts, in the region should fall more than 76 centimeters of snow.

Earlier, Bill de Blasio said that this could be the worst storm in the history of the city. The Police Department has reported on more than 200 accidents and 300 cases of forced towing car stuck in the snow.

In the 10 US states of emergency. It is reported on at least 10 dead. Tens of thousands of people were left without electricity, and millions more can not get out of their homes. In some states, congestion on the roads, which are locked in cars with people inside.

US National Weather Service reported that the storm may enter the top ten most dangerous. Potentially, it could affect 50 million people. Snowfall will continue into Sunday. According to meteorologists, the damage could exceed $ 1 billion.