A massive winter storm has triggered emergency declarations across multiple U.S. states, knocking out power to more than 840,000 customers and forcing school closures, flight cancellations, and business shutdowns. Freezing rain, sleet, and extreme cold are creating dangerous conditions, delaying power restoration and making roads impassable. With outages spreading east and temperatures staying low, this storm highlights how quickly infrastructure can be overwhelmed—and why preparation matters.
STATE OF EMERGENCY | 850,000 Without Power As Winter Storm Worsens
