Summary
A major winter storm affected several states, including Louisiana. President Donald Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem coordinated a federal response to help affected states. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided resources like food, water, and generators to support the recovery efforts.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump approved 12 federal emergency disaster declarations for several states.
- The states affected include Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
- FEMA deployed over 1,200 staff and provided supplies to affected areas.
- Supplies sent by FEMA included 300 generators, 7 million meals, 3 million liters of water, and 650,000 blankets.
- Interstate 20 in Louisiana faced impassable conditions due to freezing rain.
- Emergency funds were secured to deploy sand for road treatment in Louisiana.
- Residents are advised to visit warming centers if needed due to ongoing cold temperatures.
