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When the blizzard first hit Buffalo, New York, the family of six packed up and headed to a local hotel after the power went out in their home, but ended up celebrating Christmas in a slightly more unexpected place. rice field.
Aiden, 8, Aubrey, 4, Jordyn, 2, and Judas, 9 months old, along with Demetrisse, Danielle, and their children, will arrive on Friday, according to Niagara Frontier. I became one of many drivers caught in impassable road conditions in Buffalo. Department of Transportation statement.
The family was rescued by the Buffalo Airport fire brigade and 36 other people were hit by the snowstorm, according to a transportation official statement.
As the only driver with a young child to be rescued, the family was able to spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in a special place: the fire station with the firefighters.
Their oldest, Aiden, asked firefighters if they could wear firefighter uniforms, was given uniforms and department t-shirts, and how first responders would be dispatched, according to transportation officials. I learned what
An 8-year-old was excited to see Santa Claus delivering presents at the fire station.
Buffalo Airport Fire Department Deputy Chief of Staff Joel Evers said, “Christmas became a big concern because Santa knew he was here and was excited enough to celebrate at a real fire station. “We were able to find some items to pack for our family at the fire station. Amazing help from the field office delivering some items from the terminal to make sure Santa visits.” I was able to.”
“It’s been a great experience for our firefighters and definitely made us better people,” Evers said.
Buffalo has been hit hard by the winter storms sweeping through the country. As of Sunday morning, 43 inches of snow had fallen, according to the National Weather Service.
