At least 91 people have died as a result of the Arctic storm that hits the United States, according to a count carried out by the CBS News television network in which it has compiled all the confirmed deaths in different states. The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 25 deaths related to the storm, while the state of Oregon has confirmed 16, including three adults who died when a tree fell on their car, which also contained a baby who survived.
The states of Illinois, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Washington, Kentucky, Wisconsin, New York, New Jersey and many others have reported more deaths, although some of the cases remain under investigation to confirm whether they are truly related to the storm.
Some of them have warned drivers to take extra caution on the roads during the bitter cold. Such is the case in Mississippi, where officials have told residents to "watch for black ice on the roads and drive only if necessary."
Low temperatures will continue throughout the country at the beginning of the week, although a rise in thermometers is expected in the middle of the week, although ice will persist in some areas. In addition, the arrival of warmer air together with the forecast of rain brings a certain risk of flooding in the central-west and northeast of the country.
To stay safe in these conditions, experts have recommended wearing layers if you must go outdoors, using extreme caution when operating devices such as heaters, and always watching for symptoms of serious conditions such as hypothermia.
In addition to the deaths, power outages have also been reported in the states of Pennsylvania, California, New Mexico, Indiana and Oregon, the most serious case, as it declared a state of emergency after more than 45,000 people were left without electricity. .
