More than 1 million power outages as deadly Winter Storm Fern pummels eastern US – as it happened

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• US winter storm leaves seven people dead as more than 1 million lose power

Winter storm Fern is officially operating in full force in the northeastern US. New Yorkers may not be strangers to snow, but these conditions have already proven to be especially severe and dangerous.

Yesterday, outreach teams worked to connect with the city's homeless and provide shelter ahead of the snowstorm. The city has activated a Code Blue, which means anyone who is homeless cannot be denied shelter.