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Three years after a deadly winter storm left millions without power, Texas's electric grid just passed its first major cold weather test. Upgrades and new battery systems kept the lights on for nearly all Texans during this weekend's freeze.
When Winter Storm Fern knocked out power for over a million people in January 2026, data centers stepped up in an unexpected way. Their backup generators helped keep the lights on across the Southeast and mid-Atlantic regions.
As millions brace for a massive winter storm, zoos across America are ensuring their animal residents stay safe, warm, and entertained. From heated barns to food puzzles, animal care teams are working around the clock to protect their furry and feathered friends.
When a severe winter storm threatened Durham this weekend, three local groups gave volunteers just 48 hours to collect supplies and create shelter for unhoused neighbors. Hundreds of residents answered the call.
As Winter Storm Fern sweeps across Louisiana, the American Red Cross is offering free disaster response training to turn neighbors into helpers. Six virtual sessions this week will prepare locals to respond to everything from house fires to statewide emergencies.
When a black and white cat appeared outside their firehouse during a brutal winter storm, Marlin firefighters didn't hesitate to bring her in from the cold. Now they're working to reunite her with her family.
As Winter Storm Fern brings freezing temperatures and power outages across Louisiana, the American Red Cross is calling on residents to help their neighbors stay warm and safe. No experience needed—just two hours of training gets you ready to make a difference.
Samaritan's Purse has already helped over 700 families recover from January's devastating winter storm in Tennessee and Mississippi. Now they need more volunteers to finish the job and bring hope to hundreds more households still struggling.
After Winter Storm Fern swept through Oxford, Mississippi, neighbors are answering the call to help those still struggling with the aftermath. A new online system is making it easier than ever for volunteers to find exactly where they're needed most.
When a historic ice storm paralyzed rural Tennessee, everyday volunteers in Putnam County stepped up to help first responders reach people in need. Their efforts are making a real difference as the community battles dangerous conditions.
After months of cleanup from Winter Storm Fern, two beloved Mississippi state parks are welcoming visitors back just in time for summer. George P. Cossar and Wall Doxey State Parks reopened for reservations this week, offering families a chance to enjoy the outdoors again.
When Winter Storm Fern left thousands powerless across the South, Buffalo volunteers packed up and headed south to help communities unfamiliar with handling ice and snow. Western New Yorkers are bringing their winter storm expertise to Tennessee and Mississippi, proving the "City of Good Neighbors" reputation extends far beyond city limits.
When a monster snowstorm hit the US, fossil fuel plants struggled while new technologies kept the lights on. The upgrades made after the deadly 2021 Texas freeze are now paying off.
When a brutal winter storm left residents stranded in their homes across Sumner County, Tennessee, volunteers stepped up to help their neighbors in need. Communities across Middle Tennessee are finding silver linings as neighbors help neighbors recover from the dangerous ice storm.
When Winter Storm Fern left over a million Americans without power, households with solar panels and batteries kept running. Now this proven technology is scaling nationwide to strengthen our struggling grid.
America's first offshore wind farms proved their worth during January's brutal cold snap, delivering reliable power when the grid needed it most. The data arrives as officials debate the future of clean energy on the East Coast.
When Winter Storm Fern knocked out power across Nashville for nearly a week, neighbors, chefs, teachers, and volunteers stepped up to keep families fed and warm. Their quiet acts of kindness became the city's true safety net.
After icy weather forced a two-day closure, Central Texas Food Bank is racing to process backlogged perishable food for thousands of families. Community members are already answering the call, but 125 more volunteers are urgently needed this week alone.
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When a Fort Worth convenience store manager spotted a regular customer frozen outside during a deadly winter storm, he didn't hesitate. Faris Hussain carried Bobbi inside and warmed her up until paramedics arrived, likely saving her life.
When Winter Storm Fern turned Shreveport roads into ice rinks, volunteer heroes got dialysis patients to life-saving treatments and essential workers to their jobs. The Shreveport Volunteer Network worked around the clock to keep their community moving.
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