Over the Christmas weekend communities in Buffalo and Watertown region were severely impacted by what is being named the "Blizzard of the Century". This tragic storm buried the city of Buffalo in over 50 inches of snow with a -30 degree wind chill and 80 mph winds. This disaster took at least 39 lives and left damage to homes and buildings. Upper New York Conference is partnering with UMCOR to bring relief and hope to survivors.