National Guard takes on 5-foot snow drifts in town hit hard by blizzard
A severe winter storm brought significant snowfall to the northeast. Military vehicles were used to respond to emergency calls in areas where other vehicles could not reach. In one town, the local fire department and police were overwhelmed with requests for help.
Guardsmen from several East Coast states were deployed to assist. They used specialized vehicles to navigate the deep snow. The town of Duxbury, near Boston, was particularly affected, with large amounts of snow reported.
Further details about the response efforts are available from the source, including the role of local officials and the specific challenges faced by emergency responders.
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