There’s a winter storm brewing that promises to blanket Texas to Washington, DC, in heavy snow and dangerous amounts of ice. Don’t just plan for power outages. Do plan for days of isolationThis storm is extreme, but even moderate winter storms can knock out electricity, especially when ice or heavy snow is involved. You should aim for at least three days of food and water for everyone in your household, including pets. Disposable plates, cups and flatware can be useful to have on hand, too, if you’re without power or water.

Source: CNN January 23, 2026 08:52 UTC