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There are new calls for federal aid when snow slams areas like Western New York.

Critical assessment must rely on the actual arrival of an extreme blizzard event – which we do not welcome – but significant improvements have been made in coordination and readiness.

The city’s yearly plan for such events has been released. It has to be effective on multiple levels and – with some exceptions – it has targeted central problem areas.

Buffalo needs better equipment, adequate alarm systems and timely warnings to prevent a sequel to last year's blizzard.

There are marks that we can expect government to hit in the event of a bad winter storm: prompt, well-disseminated public warnings, effective road closures, timely snow clearance and relief