Recently, the United States is suffering from a severe winter storm! This fierce winter storm swept across many parts of the central and southern United States, bringing great impacts to people’s lives.
Disaster situation:
This winter storm brought a variety of extreme weather such as blizzards, tornadoes, freezing rain and strong winds. According to the National Weather Service, parts of Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri suffered blizzards and strong winds. Some areas have seen the heaviest snowfall in nearly a decade, and the snowfall in many places has set historical records. Parts of the southern United States, such as Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi, are also facing the threat of tornadoes and thunderstorms.
Serious impact:
Traffic paralysis: Main roads in many states are covered with ice and snow, including Interstate 70 and other major roads that are impassable. Hundreds of car accidents have been reported, and at least 600 drivers are trapped. In terms of flights, a large number of flights were delayed or canceled. As of the 5th, 1,493 flights in and out of the United States were canceled, and more than 25,000 flights were delayed. The National Railroad Passenger Company of the United States also canceled some train lines.
Power outage: As of the afternoon of the 5th Eastern Time, nearly 80,000 users in the southern and Midwestern regions of the United States lost power due to severe weather, with Missouri being the worst affected, with nearly 38,000 users losing power.
Casualties: The snowstorm has killed at least 5 people, and many others were injured.
Prevention Guide:
Pay attention to weather forecasts and learn about warning information of severe weather in advance so that you can make corresponding preparations.
Stock up on necessary supplies, such as food, water, common medicines, and warm-keeping supplies.
Check the facilities of the house to ensure that the doors and windows are well sealed, the roof is stable, and the drainage pipes are unobstructed.
If you have travel plans, check the traffic conditions in advance and reserve enough time.
Protective equipment:
Warm clothing: Choose windproof, waterproof and warm jackets, hats, scarves, gloves and thick boots.
Lighting tools: Prepare flashlights, which can be high in brightness, long in battery life, rechargeable or hand-cranked, and have spare batteries.
Anti-slip equipment: Such as anti-skid chains or anti-slip shoe covers to increase stability when walking on icy and snowy roads.
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