At least 91 people have died as a result of the Arctic storm that hits the United States, according to a count carried out by the CBS News television network in which it has compiled all confirmed deaths in different states. The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 25 deaths related to the storm, while the state of Oregon has confirmed 16, including three adults who died when a tree fell on their car, which also contained a baby who survived.

The states of Illinois, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Washington, Kentucky, Wisconsin, New York, New Jersey and many others have reported more deaths, although some of the cases remain under investigation in order to confirm if they are really related to the storm. Some of them have warned drivers to take extra caution on the roads during the bitter cold.

Such is the case in Mississippi, where officials have told residents that “watch for black ice on roads and drive only if necessary.” Low temperatures will continue across the country at the beginning of the week, although a rise in thermometers is expected in the middle of the same, although the ice will persist in some areas.

In addition, the arrival of warmer air together with the forecast of rain brings a certain risk of flooding in the center-west and northeast of the country. To stay safe in these conditions, experts have recommended wear several layers if you have to go outdoorsuse extreme caution when operating devices such as heaters and always be alert for symptoms of serious conditions such as hypothermia.

In addition to the deaths, power outages have also been reported in the states of Pennsylvania, California, New Mexico, Indiana and Oregon, the most serious case, since declared a state of emergency after more than 45,000 people were left without electricity.