Winter storm tests power grids as states brace for outages
TL;DR
A large winter storm sweeping from the Southwest to the Mid-Atlantic could trigger widespread travel disruptions and freezing conditions, with officials warning that long-lasting power outages may stress grids and utilities even as authorities claim improved preparedness for snow and ice.
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- Why long-lasting power outages could be a big problem after the storm The Washington Post
- ‘In storm prep mode’: Virginia power companies prepare for ice storm outages 12onyourside.com
- FirstEnergy Crews Ready for Winter Storm; Offer Tips to Stay Safe and Warm During Extreme Cold FirstEnergy Corp.
- Pepco Urges Customers to Prepare as Snow and Ice Move In, Increases Staffing mocoshow.com
- Threat of ice raises concerns about widespread power outages fox5dc.com
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