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To prevent pipes from freezing during a cold snap in Alabama and the Southeast, it is recommended to drain or cover exposed pipes, keep cabinet doors open, drip faucets, and consider insulation or heating products. If pipes freeze, shut off the main water valve and thaw carefully with a hair dryer or space heater.
Russian missile strikes have destroyed over half of Ukraine's domestic natural gas production, forcing the country to spend nearly 2 billion euros on imports to meet winter demand, amid ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure and urgent appeals for international aid and equipment repairs.
Metro Detroit is bracing for its first winter snowstorm, with Oakland County expected to be the hardest hit. The Road Commission is preparing with 109 trucks and warns of potential icy conditions due to heavy winds. Wayne County may see more rain than snow, but all areas face the possibility of icing and power outages. Residents are advised to stay 25 feet away from downed power lines, report them, and ensure they have emergency supplies and prepared vehicles.
The City of Buffalo has filled the positions of emergency services manager and fleet manager after a nationwide search, following the deadly Christmas Blizzard last year. The city released its winter snow plan report, which includes a tiered system for storm classification and increased coordination between departments. The plan also involves adding new snow plowing vehicles, setting aside funds for emergency snow removal, and identifying nine warming shelters throughout the city. The Buffalo Common Council will review the plan, and the public will have an opportunity to comment on it next week.