The Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, has urged the area around Buffalo to get ready for the strong possibility of flooding. Monday is expected to be even warmer, reaching into the 60's.
People began raising their furniture in the basement, and taking more valuable things to upper floors. One man bought a portable generator to ensure that his sump pump will keep water out of the basement.
The National Weather Service says that there could be six inches of water created when it melts. Drains are expected to be somewhat clogged because the leaves had not yet been picked up before it snowed.
The Governor also had some places designated as emergency shelters in case creek water flooded low lying areas. One problem still exists, however – how to dig your car out of seven feet of snow.
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Source: http://time.com/3601502/buffalo-snow-flood/
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