China News Service, February 18th. According to a report by Qiaobao.com, local time on the 17th, affected by the snowstorm, there are still nearly 3.4 million users across the United States who have failed to restore power supply, and another upcoming snowstorm may still be possible. Will cause more serious impact.
According to reports, the upcoming snowstorm is expected to complicate the restoration of power supply, especially in states that do not experience such cold weather often, such as Texas and Arkansas.
Recently, the United States has been hit by extremely cold weather. The temperature in many places has hit a record low in recent years, and at least 31 people have died.
Among them, Texas was the most severely affected. The blizzard caused the power grid to be paralyzed in the severe cold, and about 4 million residents had long-term power outages.
It is predicted that the snowstorm will invade the northeastern region on the 18th.
Meteorological agencies predict that more than 100 million people will live in areas covered by certain types of winter weather warnings, observations or consultations.
According to the report, extreme weather this week caused more than 30 deaths, some of whom died tragically while trying to keep warm at home.
Power companies in Minnesota, Texas, and Mississippi have implemented rotating power cuts to reduce the burden on the grid and meet extreme demands for heat and electricity.
So far, the worst power outage in the United States has occurred in Texas. As of noon on the 17th, there are still 3 million homes and businesses without power.
The Texas Electricity Commission stated that it hopes that many users will see at least part of the power supply restoration later on the 17th or 18th.
On February 15, local time, Texas, USA, was hit by a winter storm, and the temperature in Houston dropped to minus 8 degrees Celsius.
The picture shows a vehicle in a gas station in Houston hangs ice.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Zeng Jingning
Dashaun Walker, 33, found power reconnected in his apartment in Dallas on the 17th.
His apartment has been out of power a few days ago. He stayed in a hotel in the suburbs on the evening of the 16th, but he said that the hotel charges $474 a night. "It's crazy. Why do you want to stay in a hotel in a crisis? ?"
Maria Pope, CEO of Portland General Electric, said that the extreme weather’s damage to the power system is the most serious in 40 years.
At the height of the blizzard, more than 350,000 users in the Portland area had to endure the darkness.
Dale Goodman, director of utility operations, also said: "This is the most dangerous situation we have seen in the history of Portland General Electric." Goodman refused to predict when all customers can restore power.
In addition, in most parts of the United States, travel is still difficult, roads are in poor condition, and thousands of flights have been cancelled.
Many schools postpone or cancel face-to-face courses.
But stories of kindness also appeared in the crisis.
In Clinton, Mississippi, veteran veteran Evelyn Fletcher has been delivering meals to truck drivers, travelers, and people staying in hotels after a power outage.
Fletcher said, "They are trapped and isolated, and now they need support. We want to feed them and give them hope."