From the plains to the Atlantic and deep South, a relentless winter storm advances, prompting top-level alerts across the US. Heavy snows, drenching rains, and gale-force freezing winds signal major peril ahead.
Airlines halt operations amid the onslaught, while roads turn treacherous or impassable. Blackouts loom large as ice weighs down power infrastructure, potentially sidelining services for extended periods.
President Donald Trump stays briefed hourly, directing a seamless federal response. Agencies unite to track and tackle the unfolding emergency.
‘Prepare for intense snow, perilous rains, and killer cold snaps impacting broad swaths,’ said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Disruptions to electricity, mobility, and daily functions are forecast nationwide.
FEMA leads the charge, syncing with states and deploying incident squads to Louisiana, Texas, Virginia. Backup forces and 28 search-rescue teams are deployment-ready.
Aid surges forward: 7+ million food packs, 2+ million liters water, 600,000+ blankets, 300+ generators staged in South and East. Kentucky, Louisiana, Texas hubs position help for instant rollout.
DHS calls for vigilance: assemble kits with essentials for days offline. Shun deadly indoor fuel sources; dodge unnecessary drives on hazard-filled routes.
Enroll in alerts, grab the FEMA app. Noem cautioned: ‘Obey road bans—your life may hang in the balance. Share travel details if essential.’
With infrastructure strained and weather worsening, proactive measures promise to lessen the storm’s savage bite.