A powerful winter storm sweeping across the United States has left at least 18 people dead and caused massive disruptions from the Southern Plains to New England.
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it has made preparations to prevent blackouts during the winter storm, seeking to keep the energy grid stable.
More than 40 million Americans are under threat as a powerful winter storm, named Winter Storm Ezra, bears down on the northern and eastern United States.
The Trump administration issued an emergency order Wednesday requiring a Washington state coal plant to stay operational through winter to prevent power outages across the Pacific Northwest.
State officials have issued urgent warnings as south Louisiana braces for potentially record-breaking snowfall and extended sub-freezing temperatures. Residents may need to shelter in place for at least two days until conditions improve.
Southeast Louisiana is preparing for an unusual winter storm and dangerously cold temperatures next week, as an Arctic blast threatens to bring icy roads, freezing rain, and possibly snow. State and local officials are taking proactive measures to mitigate the impact and ensure safety on the roads.
