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| A snow emergency has been declared in New York City amid a blizzard that could dump up to 90cm (3ft) of snow on the US north-east coast. | A snow emergency has been declared in New York City amid a blizzard that could dump up to 90cm (3ft) of snow on the US north-east coast. |
| Mayor Bill de Blasio said vehicles would not be allowed on the city's 6,000 miles of roads after 23:00 local. | Mayor Bill de Blasio said vehicles would not be allowed on the city's 6,000 miles of roads after 23:00 local. |
| "We need to recognise this as an emergency, this is not business as usual," Mr de Blasio said. | "We need to recognise this as an emergency, this is not business as usual," Mr de Blasio said. |
| Heavy snowfall is forecast from Philadelphia to Maine, falling up to four inches an hour in some areas. | Heavy snowfall is forecast from Philadelphia to Maine, falling up to four inches an hour in some areas. |
| Four states have declared emergencies - New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts - and a blizzard warning issued for an area inhabited by 20 million people. | |
| In other developments: | In other developments: |
| During a Monday afternoon press conference, Mr de Blasio urged residents to "help by getting out of the way of sanitation vehicles" who would be ploughing snow. | During a Monday afternoon press conference, Mr de Blasio urged residents to "help by getting out of the way of sanitation vehicles" who would be ploughing snow. |
| Officials were expecting high winds, low visibility and snowfall to ramp up quickly this afternoon. | Officials were expecting high winds, low visibility and snowfall to ramp up quickly this afternoon. |
| "You can't underestimate this storm," the city's mayor said. "What you are going to see in a few hours in something that is going to hit very hard and very fast." | "You can't underestimate this storm," the city's mayor said. "What you are going to see in a few hours in something that is going to hit very hard and very fast." |
| Similar bans for non-emergency vehicles will be in effect later this evening for the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts and would be likely in the rest of New York state. | Similar bans for non-emergency vehicles will be in effect later this evening for the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts and would be likely in the rest of New York state. |
| At least 28 million people will face blizzard conditions over the next day and an estimated 50 million people could see more than a foot of snow in the storm. | At least 28 million people will face blizzard conditions over the next day and an estimated 50 million people could see more than a foot of snow in the storm. |
| "In addition to heavy snow, with blizzard warnings, there's a big threat of high, damaging winds, and that will be increasing Monday into Tuesday," said Bob Oravec, a National Weather Service forecaster. "A lot of blowing, drifting and such." | "In addition to heavy snow, with blizzard warnings, there's a big threat of high, damaging winds, and that will be increasing Monday into Tuesday," said Bob Oravec, a National Weather Service forecaster. "A lot of blowing, drifting and such." |
| BBC News website readers prepare | BBC News website readers prepare |
| Christie Craighead and her daughter are preparing to evacuate their home in Concord, New Hampshire, to stay with friends who have an electricity generator. | Christie Craighead and her daughter are preparing to evacuate their home in Concord, New Hampshire, to stay with friends who have an electricity generator. |
| "I have never seen the shops so busy - not even at Christmas or Thanksgiving. We got the last gallon of water, now they just have bottles. The shelves are almost empty, there are no staples like bread left." | "I have never seen the shops so busy - not even at Christmas or Thanksgiving. We got the last gallon of water, now they just have bottles. The shelves are almost empty, there are no staples like bread left." |
| Anne McCarthy is originally from Leigh in Greater Manchester, but now lives in Boston in the United States - she has been preparing for the blizzard ahead. | Anne McCarthy is originally from Leigh in Greater Manchester, but now lives in Boston in the United States - she has been preparing for the blizzard ahead. |
| "Everyone is preparing for the electrical outages we've been promised. We have lots of food that doesn't need cooking and water." | "Everyone is preparing for the electrical outages we've been promised. We have lots of food that doesn't need cooking and water." |
| Are you in the north-east USA? What preparations are you making for the blizzard? You can share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you in the north-east USA? What preparations are you making for the blizzard? You can share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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