United States Blizzard Paralyzed North East

United States. Blizzard paralyzed the north-east of the country
A blizzard brought heavy snow and strong winds beat down yesterday for the second consecutive day on the north-eastern United States. At least two deaths were reported. More than 650,000 homes were without electricity.

40 million people affected 

Falling snow began Friday afternoon and began to end yesterday in this area of the country where an estimated 40 million people. In some places, they are accompanied by violent winds comparable to a hurricane strength. The storm also recorded   first two deaths: a pedestrian struck by  a young woman who had lost control of her car in the State of New York , and a man whose car slid to into and got crushed against a tree in New Hampshire, according to local authorities. More than 650,000 homes have also been deprived of electricity. Five states have declared a state of emergency, which allows greater flexibility in mobilizing local resources: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Maine. Rare decision, the Governor of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick, banned traffic for an indefinite period to facilitate relief operations and snow removal. Neighboring Connecticut and Rhode Island, have done the same, but only for certain highways. 

Many flights canceled 

In the air, some 4,900 flights were canceled Friday night, 3,500 for the day Friday and yesterday for 1400, more than half of New York . Numerous rail links, particularly between New York and Washington, have also been suspended. In New York , Mayor Michael Bloomberg criticized for its response undersized in a blizzard in 2010, had recommended its citizens to store staples, citing possible power outages. He called on everyone not to "panic" for gasoline stocks being "sufficient" and deliveries "undisturbed" and urged New Yorkers not to move from their homes until the blizzard is over. Michael Bloomnberg has also discussed possible coastal flooding "moderate" in areas already hit hard by Hurricane Sandy less than 3 months ago.