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  Surely there must be a legal framework in place for a liability waiver in situations like these. Have no police departments ever deputized people in an emergency at any point in history? Is there no precedent to follow?
context: Some people say tragedy builds character. I believe that tragedy reveals character. And this dude's character has been revealed as top notch. >
  
  This is why buffalo is the city of good neighbors >
  
  I've heard of it raining cats and dogs, but a buffalo blizzard is something else. >
  
  You are joking, but I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes a common term. >
  
  The other heroes are the people working at the store >
  
  I'm not a prepper by any means, but everyone should have enough food and supplies to be able to hunker down for at least 3 days. Especially if you live in the north. >
  
  I'm not a prepper either, but isn't it pretty normal to have various pasta, grains and cans and maybe even some stuff in the freezer? I try not to stock up too much, but our family could probably easily survive for 2 weeks if we are being a little creative with the stuff we have. >
  
  Bless this man and his amazing heart! >
  
  Merry belated Christmas and Happy New Year! >
  
  Lol why ares you getting soo many downvotes?? >
  
  Maybe they're unironically offended by "Merry Christmas." 
  Edit: Can someone explain what you all are so upset about? Genuinely curious. >
  
  On Friday, near the end of my shift(at my local grocery store, while it was still blowing quite hard, people would drive in this weather, just to buy a large bottle of Whisky, or a 24 pack of beer. >
  
  Some of the people trying to help are getting $1000 tickets for driving during a travel ban. >
  
  I wonder why the local PD doesn't temporarily deputize the people who want to help and delegate specific tasks to them instead of punishing them for getting in the way. >
  
  Liability. Sending untrained people into extreme weather is a recipe for disaster