While Europe is suffering extreme weather caused by the “Beast from the East,” across the Atlantic, the East Coast of the US has been slammed by a nor’easter since Friday, which has claimed at least seven lives. /VCG Photo

The storm brought heavy rains, snows and strong winds to states across the East Coast. Over 1.8 million residents remained without power while more than 3,000 flights were canceled. /VCG Photo

The storm carried hurricane-force winds in excess of 145 kilometers per hour, sending seawater churning into streets in Boston and nearby shore towns – the second time the area has been flooded this year. /VCG Photo

The governor of Massachusetts declared a state of emergency on Saturday afternoon, following similar announcements by the governors of Virginia and Maryland on Friday. /VCG Photo

A mother, her child and their dog were rescued from a flooded home in Quincy, MA on Friday. /VCG Photo

A resident was captured dodging waves in his kayak on a flooded street in Quincy, MA on Friday. /VCG Photo