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🌨️ Nationwide Winter Storm Alert: Prepare for Internet & Power Outages 🌨️

A massive winter storm is forecast to impact over 30 states, from the Southwest to the Mid-Atlantic, potentially affecting 175 million people. With heavy snow, ice, and Arctic temperatures, widespread internet and power outages are likely—even in areas with fiber or 5G.

Why Internet May Go Down:

• Ice & snow can damage cables, knock down lines, or block satellite signals.

• High winds may topple infrastructure or misalign equipment.

• Power outages will disable modems, routers, and network hubs—even if your home has power.

How to Prepare:

• Charge phones, hotspots, and power banks now.

• Use a battery-powered NOAA radio for updates if the internet fails.

• Check your provider’s outage map (Xfinity, Spectrum, AT&T, etc.).

• Keep cables and connections