Hell freezes over as ice storms cause chaos across the nation: Temperatures in #Michigan town hit 1F on coldest #Christmas Eve in generations, leaving 200m shivering, 65m people from #Midwest to East Coast braced for rolling blackouts and at least 23 dead #WinterStorm2022 pic.twitter.com/csLIS9xzzj
— 6IX WORLD NEWS (@6ixworldnews) December 25, 2022
Just during today alone, more than 1,600 flights were cancelled, with over 3,400 cancelled on Christmas Eve.
On the roads, some folks who chose to drive have found themselves physically stranded, due to the pile-ups of snow. In some of the worst case scenarios, members of the National Guard get called in to assist individuals trapped in vehicles.
Staying safe
The importance of staying safe this Christmas cannot be stressed enough. Individuals in communities adversely impacted by winter storms would do well to heed the safety warnings and advice from officials.
Thousands of Duke Energy customers are without power in Orange and Polk counties on Christmas Eve, according to an outage map on the company’s website. https://t.co/WM4IVIemYI
— News 6 WKMG (@news6wkmg) December 25, 2022
Whether this means staying off the roads or conserving energy, it is a good idea for all involved. This is not the first Christmas to bring about nasty weather, travel delays, or power outages. It is unlikely to be the last.
Nevertheless, each person can still do their part to ensure they remain safe this holiday season.
Travel Woes, Power Outages Leave Stain on Christmas
