Trump Approves 12 Emergency Declarations After Winter Storm

During a White House briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump is monitoring a major winter storm affecting large parts of the United States and remains in contact with FEMA and emergency responders. Leavitt said the president approved 12 federal emergency disaster declarations within 24 hours for Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, enabling those states to access federal resources if needed. She added the declarations are intended to support state-led efforts such as restoring power, clearing roads for emergency services, and maintaining public safety, and said the White House will continue coordinating with governors and local officials in the coming days.