Storm Elliott

This Christmas, the Mid-West coast of North America has been hit by winter storm Elliot, with the country reaching temperatures of -45 C. How severe was the storm and which areas were affected?

Watch the video.

Questions about the video:

1. What happened in the US this past Christmas?
2. What makes the limited flying schedule even more frustrating?
3. Which areas of the US are affected? Why is this so exceptional?
4. What four points are making things even more difficult, according to Trooper Eric Foster?

Daily life goes on for some and the challenges the storm presents are immense. Read this article from The  Guardian where road workers explain the challenges they are confronted with.

Questions about the text:

1. What does cell tower foreman Ryan Dupal say about working under extreme cold temperatures?
2. What does Mikki Siegel de Hernandez of CWA (Communications Workers America) say about the situation?

Discussion questions:

1. Have you ever been confronted with a severe weather situation?
2. How should companies deal with works under extreme weather conditions?
3. What changes do you think the world will see due to the recent extreme temperatures?

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