Deep freeze in southern US states putting a strain on cold shelters

As a huge swath of the U.S. was blasted with ice, snow and wind on Monday a deep freeze also settled over many Southern states not accustomed to winter weather, and sending many unhoused residents to seek shelter from the cold. The immense storm system brought disruption to areas of the country that usually escape winter’s wrath, downing trees in some Southern states, threatening a freeze in Florida and causing people in Dallas to dip deep into their wardrobes for warm hats and gloves. Officials are also watching the forecast and urging residents to stay home should the weather continue to deteriorate. "We're still kind of watching to see how the forecast shapes up over the next few days," says Josh Morton, the Emergency Management Director in Saluda County, South Carolina. "If you're on the roadways whenever the roads are icy, you're putting other drivers at risk, and you're putting our first responders at risk,” Morton warned. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/10945333/us-winter-storm-polar-vortex-state-of-emergencies/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #usweather