Summary
National Guard troops in Mississippi and Tennessee are working to clear roads and help people after a severe winter storm left many without power. Another cold snap is expected to bring more freezing temperatures to the area. Thousands of homes and businesses remain without electricity as the states try to recover.
Key Facts
- National Guard troops in Mississippi and Tennessee are helping clear debris and assist people stranded due to the winter storm.
- The National Weather Service warns of another cold front bringing temperatures into the teens Fahrenheit (around -10 Celsius).
- Over 80,000 homes and businesses in Nashville are still without power, five days after the storm.
- The winter storm has resulted in at least 85 deaths across affected areas from Texas to New Jersey.
- Mississippi and Tennessee are among the hardest-hit states, with social services working to check on residents in need.
- Major power outages continue, with over 260,000 homes and businesses without electricity in affected states.
- Mississippi has 650 National Guard troops clearing roads and delivering supplies, and Tennessee has deployed about 170 soldiers.
- Warming centers are opened across Mississippi to help those without heat, but some areas face challenges with resources and access.
