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FROZEN OUT

While 20+ states declare emergencies, some stay warm behind desks while others freeze in the storm.

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Satirical chickenpie cartoon showing an official chicken in a warm office declaring STATE OF EMERGENCY while regular chickens freeze outside in the snow holding a HELP sign
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CategoryArt & illustrations
PublishedJan 25, 2026
Read time1 min
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Winter Storm Fern has swept across America, with over 180 million people under weather alerts and 20 states declaring states of emergency. But as officials make their declarations from heated offices, millions huddle in the cold wondering when help will actually arrive.

This satirical piece captures the disconnect between those who declare emergencies and those who live through them.

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