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Preparations are underway as over half of all US states brace for what could be a historic winter storm this weekend.Across the country, Americans are stocking up on essentials and picking store shelves clean as they brace for Winter Storm Fern, which is expected to span from the South and Mid-Atlantic to the Northeast and Midwest, starting Friday morning.
Local authorities have begun salting roads and establishing emergency protocols in anticipation of potential power outages and limited travel.Experts and authorities are advising people in affected states to stock up on food items that don't need to be cooked or refrigerated, and to have at least one gallon of water per person or pet per day. They are also recommending that people charge all electronic communication devices in case of power outages. They're warning to watch out for pipes bursting, snow blocking exhaust vents, and iced-over roads.The Weather Channel predicted Thursday that wintry conditions, including ice, snow, and dangerous wind chills, could affect up to 230 million people — or two-thirds of the country's population — across the US.The Midwest will experience the coldest temperatures as a polar vortex dips south, with lows possibly reaching -50 degrees Fahrenheit in states like North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, the Associated Press reported Thursday.The Appalachians and the Northeast Corridor could see the most snow accumulation, with the mountains of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia expected to receive at least a foot of snow over the weekend.From Texas to the Carolinas, the South and Southeast can expect ice accumulation on roads and power lines. Local authorities are warning of potential multi-day power outages in the region.See how Americans are preparing for what could be a historic storm, from stocking up on necessities to salting roads.
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