Authorities in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia have declared states of emergency ahead of a powerful winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, ice, and dangerously low temperatures across the mid-Atlantic region. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings as the system moves in, with snow, sleet, and freezing rain forecast through the weekend and into early next week.
In the United States capital, Mayor Muriel Bowser signed an emergency declaration allowing crews to clear roads, open temporary shelters, and coordinate with federal agencies to protect vulnerable residents, especially those without access to reliable heating. Similar emergency declarations were made by the governors of Maryland and Virginia, enabling the mobilization of resources to treat roads, coordinate utilities, and prepare for possible power outages caused by ice and snow.
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Officials are urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel, prepare emergency supplies, and stay informed through official channels as the storm approaches. With snow and ice expected to make roads treacherous and transportation services potentially disrupted, local agencies are bracing for significant impacts.
What should residents do during this winter storm emergency?
They should stay off the roads if possible, stock up on essentials, and monitor updates from weather and local authorities to stay safe until the storm passes.
