New York Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo said during a radio interview on Monday that he was driving to New York, despite asking New Yorkers to stay off the road during a heavy winter snowstorm that affects the city. area.
Cuomo declared a state of emergency, as New York City and surrounding areas are preparing to snow up to two inches an hour. In a long statement, Cuomo warned of significant delays and possible travel bans on major roads during the blizzard.
“When snow is falling so fast, it is very difficult for plows to keep pace,” said Cuomo. “I want New Yorkers to hear me loud and clear – stay home and off the road and, if you need to travel, get where you are going before noon and hope to stay home for a while. We’ve been through this before. and we will go through it again. “
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced restrictions on all non-essential travel starting at 6am Eastern time on Monday. Local forecasts pointed to up to 60 centimeters of snow in the New York City area.
Despite the statements, Cuomo revealed during an interview with WINS radio in New York that he was “personally driving to New York” as the storm intensified.
At one point in the interview, WINS reporter Juliet Papa asked Cuomo if it was “a great idea” for him to drive, given the dangerous road conditions.
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“Life is options, Juliet. Right?” Cuomo said in response. “Airports are closing while we are talking and for me it is on foot or by car and for me, I will drive. We have many emergency workers who are doing a great job today.
Cuomo explained that he felt responsible for fulfilling his obligations, as he had activated the emergency personnel before the storm.
“If I call them, I will not call anyone to a situation I would not be in,” said Cuomo.