Winter Storm Chaos Reveals Federal and State Preparedness Gaps

The arrival of a major winter storm blanketing much of the United States has exposed critical vulnerabilities in our nation’s infrastructure and emergency response systems. With over 8,000 flights canceled this weekend alone, more than 140 million Americans face disrupted travel and dangerous conditions. Yet, behind the weather headlines lies a deeper question: How prepared are federal and state authorities to safeguard American lives and livelihoods from such natural calamities? Are Our Infrastructure Failures A Threat to National Security? The storm’s trajectory—from Texas to New England—brings catastrophic ice, heavy snow, and sleet that could paralyze entire regions just as hurricanes...