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Emergency declarations issued in multiple states ahead of massive winter storm
States including Kentucky, Alabama, and New York declared emergencies as up to a foot of snow and ice could cause dangerous travel and power outages, officials said.
- On Friday, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed a statewide disaster declaration to mobilize state support ahead of a winter storm expected Sunday, allowing faster coordination of state agencies and emergency resources.
- National Weather Service forecasts show a significant winter storm moving through as early as Friday evening with a 100% chance of precipitation, raising expectations of hazardous conditions Sunday.
- Transportation crews are staffing 24/7 and preparing road treatments as Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and PennDOT activated resources with vehicle restrictions and urged motorists to avoid nonessential travel.
- The declaration frees state resources for immediate deployment, enabling pre-deployment of generators, water, blankets, cots, and warming centers while utility providers prepare for outages.
- Forecasters warn heavy snowfall rates could create whiteout conditions Sunday as snowfall may reach two inches per hour, forcing first responders and plow crews to clear roads repeatedly.
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President Donald Trump has surged emergency aid and resources to 10 states shortly before a winter storm is set to hit much of the Northeast and parts of the South. “I have just approved Emergency Declarations for Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Indiana, and West Virginia. We are working closely with FEMA, Governors, and State Emergency Management teams to ensure the safety of everybody. …
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