A major winter storm produced a dangerous mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain across large portions of the U.S., with the most severe impacts concentrated in parts of the South and Mid-South , then extending into the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast . Power outages: Roughly 1M at peek. Fatalities: Reports indicate over 170 weather-related deaths nationwide (as of Feb 6). Primary hazards: Ice-driven tree/powerline damage, dangerous travel, and life-threatening cold exposure. What Serve Source is watching Where outage clusters persist (multi-day restorations likely) Areas where ice + wind + cold continue to compound risk Confirmed reports of warming shelters , water interruptions , and critical infrastructure impacts (hospitals, EMS coverage, fuel supply) How to help / what communities may need Warming support: shelter staffing, transportation for vulnerable populations, blankets/heaters (as locally requested) Food & water: especially for areas with multi-day outages Cleanup support: chainsaw teams, debris removal, damage assessments (after conditions are safe) Partner & community reporting Are you responding? If your organization is actively responding to Winter Storm Fern, let us know so we can help coordinate and connect efforts. Report an impact Share verified information (outages, shelter openings, road closures, urgent needs) to help responders prioritize.
Volunteers will assist homeowners affected by recent Winter Storm Fern and will help in Jesus' Name with debris cleanup and tree work. There will be opportunities for overnight and day volunteers. No skills are necessary prior to serving. Volunteers will be led and instructed by experienced team leads.
Oak Park Church is deployed to Grace Pointe Church at 1512 South Central Ave, New Albany, MS. Dinner from 4-6 pm. Laundry from 9 am - 5 pm daily. Showers from 9 am - 5 pm daily. First responders can come after 5 as needed.
Our assessment team is on the ground in Mississippi.
Our assessment team is on the ground in Tennessee.
Winter Storm Fern left trees fallen, power lines damaged, driveways blocked, and hundreds of thousands of families in the cold and dark across Middle Tennessee this past week. Our Hope Force team has been out alongside our Nashville neighbors, clearing debris, removing large tree limbs, and helping families get safe access to their homes again. It’s been a privilege to bring chainsaws, helping hands, and hope to those recovering from this storm. 💙 Give toward the Winter Storm Fern recovery efforts at the link in our bio!
Our assessment team is on the ground.
Volunteers will assist homeowners affected by recent Winter Storm Fern and will help in Jesus' Name with debris cleanup and tree work. There will be opportunities for overnight and day volunteers. No skills are necessary prior to serving. Volunteers will be led and instructed by experienced team leads.
Volunteers will assist homeowners affected by recent Winter Storm Fern and will help in Jesus' Name with debris cleanup and tree work. There will be opportunities for overnight and day volunteers. No skills are necessary prior to serving. Volunteers will be led and instructed by experienced team leads.
Volunteers will assist homeowners affected by recent Winter Storm Fern and will help in Jesus' Name with debris cleanup and tree work. There will be opportunities for day volunteers only. No skills are necessary prior to serving. Volunteers will be led and instructed by experienced team leads.
Grindstone Ministries is deployed to Lakeview Church in Selmer TN to assist families with debris removal and chainsaw work.
Our Mass Feeding Arm is serving free, warm lunches to those across the Northeast Mississippi communities following Winter Storm Fern, beginning Tuesday, January 27, 2026. We will serve lunch beginning at Noon. We are only accepting local volunteers at this time, and hope to open it up to everyone later in the week.
Our Mass Feeding Arm is serving free, warm lunches to those across the Northeast Mississippi communities following Winter Storm Fern, beginning Tuesday, January 27, 2026. We will serve lunch beginning at Noon. We are only accepting local volunteers at this time, and hope to open it up to everyone later in the week.
Our Mass Feeding Arm is serving free, warm lunches to those across the Northeast Mississippi communities following Winter Storm Fern, beginning Tuesday, January 27, 2026. We will serve lunch beginning at Noon. We are only accepting local volunteers at this time, and hope to open it up to everyone later in the week.
Texans on Mission volunteers are on day six of cooking breakfast and supper for those at the temporary shelter in Fair Park.
Convoy of Hope is responding to the historic winter storm that has swept across the United States, impacting 245 million people nationwide. Convoy is delivering emergency supplies to affected communities and providing ongoing support. In Tennessee, local partners are working with Convoy of Hope to distribute bottled water to families without reliable access to clean drinking water.
Our Mass Feeding Arm is serving free, warm lunches to those across the Northeast Mississippi communities following Winter Storm Fern, beginning Tuesday, January 27, 2026. We are only accepting local volunteers at this time, and hope to open it up to everyone later in the week.
God’s Pit Crew Immediate Response team is in Tippah County, MS! Come join us as we do our part to help in a community where hundreds of homes have been impacted. This is going to be a heavy treework and tarping trip as many trees have broken and fallen all over this region, including on peoples homes! So far we have sent 2 semi truckloads of product to support survivors.
Mercy Chefs is on the ground in Texas, at our Beacon of Hope, preparing to respond to Winter Storm Fern. From Virginia to North Carolina to Texas, Mercy Chefs is prepped and equipped to support communities without power and food in the coming days due to snow and ice. For so many Americans, a winter storm means no power and no access to a hot meal for the unforeseeable future. That's where Mercy Chefs steps in. As Winter Storm Fern moves across the United States, please join us in praying for those in the path of the storm.
Water and snacks were distributed to Grenada Police Station.
Our team is repairing damaged weather heads and completing required electrical service repairs to prepare storm-impacted homes for utility reconnection. While power has been restored in the area, many residences remain unable to reconnect until these repairs are completed.
Our team is repairing damaged weather heads and completing required electrical service repairs to prepare storm-impacted homes for utility reconnection. While power has been restored in the area, many residences remain unable to reconnect until these repairs are completed.
Continued response in Antioch and surrounding areas as needed for tree work/ debris removal.
Tree and debris clean up in East Carroll, West Carroll, Richland, and Madison Parishes (North of I- 20). Hundreds of families still need help.
Our Mass Feeding Arm is serving free, warm lunches to those across the Northeast Mississippi communities following Winter Storm Fern, beginning Tuesday, January 27, 2026. We are only accepting local volunteers at this time, and hope to open it up to everyone later in the week.
Just the Crumbs Ministries is providing meals at Falkner Baptist Church in Mississippi.
Volunteers will assist homeowners affected by recent Winter Storm Fern and will help in Jesus' Name with debris cleanup and tree work. There will be opportunities for overnight and day volunteers. No skills are necessary prior to serving. Volunteers will be led and instructed by experienced team leads. If you are able to provide your own lodging and meals, we welcome you to serve for the day. Day volunteers must be registered prior to arrival. Please sign up using the “Day” option after selecting “Respond Now”. You will select the date you wish to serve, if space is available you will be ap…
Volunteers from Church of the Highlands in Alabama are responding to Greenwood, Mississippi to assist survivors affected by Winter Storm Fern. Teams will be serving from Wednesday through Tuesday the 10th clearing debris, praying with families, and supporting these communities. Please pray for protection, wisdom, anointing, and divine connections as we demonstrate the gospel through serving and making a difference!
Feeding folks affected by the ice storm. We served over 3500 meals.
Our Mass Feeding Arm is serving free, warm lunches to those across the Northeast Mississippi communities following Winter Storm Fern. We will serve lunch beginning at Noon. We are only accepting local volunteers at this time, and hope to open it up to everyone later in the week.
Our Mass Feeding Arm is serving free, warm lunches to those across the Northeast Mississippi communities following Winter Storm Fern. We will serve lunch beginning at Noon. We are only accepting local volunteers at this time, and hope to open it up to everyone later in the week.
Our Mass Feeding Arm is serving free, warm lunches to those across the Northeast Mississippi communities following Winter Storm Fern. We will serve lunch beginning at Noon. We are only accepting local volunteers at this time, and hope to open it up to everyone later in the week.
Our Mass Feeding Arm is serving free, warm lunches to those across the Northeast Mississippi communities following Winter Storm Fern. We will serve lunch beginning at Noon. We are only accepting local volunteers at this time, and hope to open it up to everyone later in the week.
Rebuilding Hope Ministries is in Nashville is assisting families by clearing away trees so power can be restored.
Mercy Chefs is on the ground in Nashville, Tennessee at our community kitchen on old Hickory road. For so many Americans, a winter storm means no power and no access to a hot meal for the unforeseeable future. That's where Mercy Chefs steps in.
Mercy Chefs is on the ground in Monroe, Louisiana at the Civic Center. For so many Americans, a winter storm means no power and no access to a hot meal for the unforeseeable future. That's where Mercy Chefs steps in.
Mercy Chefs is on the ground in Hickory Flat, Mississippi at the at Hickory Flat Attendance Center. For so many Americans, a winter storm means no power and no access to a hot meal for the unforeseeable future. That's where Mercy Chefs steps in.
Structured data for this disaster: https://app.servesource.org/api/apps/695c704f24f26045c4d0f1c0/functions/publicDisasterData?disaster=winter-storm-fern-january-2026
Full page: https://app.servesource.org/DisasterDetail?disaster=winter-storm-fern-january-2026