Winter storm's power outages hammer the South
Summary
A winter storm in the southern U.S. has caused severe power outages, particularly in Nashville, Tennessee, and parts of Mississippi. The storm has led to at least 37 deaths and left tens of thousands of people without power. Emergency efforts are underway, with President Trump approving federal resources to assist affected areas.Key Facts
- The winter storm has resulted in at least 37 deaths: 21 in Tennessee and 16 in Mississippi.
- As of Monday morning, over 50,000 people in Mississippi and 28,000 in Tennessee are without power.
- Power in Nashville is expected to be restored by February 9.
- President Trump has approved 12 emergency declarations to provide federal help.
- More than 5,300 National Guard members have been deployed to handle the storms in 15 states.
- FEMA's response is challenged by workforce cuts and pending disaster declarations.
- The Nashville Electric Service faced criticism for its pace of power restoration.
- Historically, winter storms have caused significant power outages, as seen in Texas in 2021.
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