Forecasters warned the storm’s impacts could linger for days, urging people to prepare for extended cold and power outages.

President Trump approved emergency disaster declarations for 12 states amid severe weather, unlocking federal support for relief efforts.

Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of a severe winter storm system set to affect much of Kentucky.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Indiana, among other states. An emergency declaration is an official action by a government leader that formally recognizes a crisis,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Indiana Gov. Mike Braun declared a state of emergency as a major winter storm is expected to dump inches of snow and ice.

The winter storm is expected to impact more than 140 million Americans through the weekend.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said President Donald Trump approved her state for emergency federal help as the state responds to winter storm Fern.

Amid a winter weather event impacting all 95 counties in Tennessee, Gov. Bill Lee announced President Donald Trump has granted an emergency declaration to support the state's ongoing storm response.

In response, Governor Newsom accused Trump of withholding federal funding for the rebuild.