New World Climate

Chicago runs out of money for snow removal

The City of Chicago has already spent $20 million on snow removal this winter, $1.5 million over its $18.5 million snow removal budget. The city has gotten 88% more snow this year than last.

A city spokesperson has said that it will use money from its corporate fund to get through the winter if it has to. Details can be found at the Chicago Sun Times.

The same has happened in Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and other parts of the country, as well.

67 million people are affected by China's worst snow storm in 50 years

At least 129 people have died from China's worst snow storm in 50 years, according to Forbes. 1.7 million people have been displaced, and 485,000 houses were damaged.

According to CNN, 14 different provinces were affected, and damages are expected to reach as much as $3 billion.

Ice storm in Oklahoma prompts eighth disaster declaration this year

Governor Brad Henry of Oklahoma made his eighth disaster declaration request in 2007 after a massive ice storm damaged or destroyed thousands of trees, knocking out power for over a week and contributing to the deaths of 32 people.

Henry said the storm "has been nothing short of catastrophic" and "was of historic proportion."

More details are available at The Dallas Morning News.

According to FEMA's disaster search, in addition to winter storms, other disaster declarations were related to severe flooding and tornados.