The following article was published on January 6, 2014 | Source: Breaking Christian News | Written by Aimee Herd

“These are extremely dangerous conditions and we strongly urge people to heed the warnings and take the necessary precautions to stay safe. If you can stay indoors, please do so.”
(USA) -Last week the huge winter storm “Hercules” pushed through the Midwest and on to the Northeast US, dumping snow and ice, bringing traffic to a standstill and wreaking havoc with airports.
This week another arctic blast descended over a large portion of the country,reportedly a result of a “polar vortex” that is sending temperatures intorecord lows.
According to aCBN News report, forecasters warn that with the wind chill effect, the Midwest could see
historic lows near 65-70 degrees below.
Airports were seeing many flights affected and schools closed due to the extreme cold and dangerous ice. At
Chicago O”Hare airport, over 1,200 flights were cancelled.
Gary Schenkel, the Chicago Emergency Management Director, noted, “These are extremely dangerous
conditions and we strongly urge people to heed the warnings and take the necessary precautions to stay safe. If
you can stay indoors, please do so.”
People are also urged to check on elderly and disabled relatives and neighbors who are in the path of the deep freeze.