From Fortune Magazine:

A cold wave brought more misery to the U.S., with temperatures plummeting and freezing water mains all over the city of Memphis, Tennessee. 61 deaths were reported and the situation was further strained as a racial divide emerged in Memphis regarding shortages of bottled water. There are plans for bottled water distribution sites. The fixed utility problem should be resolved soon. Despite a low water pressure in the city, common volunteers and reported pipe breaks might put more pressure on local authorities. Residents, disappointed by the crisis, are also advised to report damages on private property and unattended buildings. Some parts of the U.S. are under harsh wind chill warnings, posing severe threats to public health. Temperatures have been as low as minus 20 Fahrenheit. Remnants of a snowstorm in the northeastern coast caused chaos, and West Virginia is expected to experience more snow in the coming days. Tennessee alone recorded 19 deaths due to the cold. A space heater-related fire claimed a life in Lewisburg, with an ice-coated house being a chilling testimony to the harsh weather conditions. Meanwhile, the West Coast is also expected to experience storms and dangerous driving conditions. Thousands in Oregon remain without power due to storm damage. Despite the bleak situation, some took solace in the snowy weather. The National Weather Service issued warnings of falling ice and urged caution. Officials forecast warmer temperatures in the coming week. Residents of Michigan City, where the situation is especially grim, said that the sudden snowfall, especially over holidays, was fun. The article’s authors were located in Nashville, Tennessee, Marshfield, Vermont, Detroit, and Edmond, Oklahoma.



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