1. How has this week’s deep freeze affected the Midwest? (List at least 3)

2. What groups of people need help during the deep freeze?

3. In what states has the U.S. Postal Service suspended all or partial mail delivery?

4. a) How are officials in Chicago helping the homeless?
b) In addition to city agencies, what other groups are helping get people off the streets?
c) What are the predictions for Wednesday night’s temperature and wind chill in Chicago and in Detroit?
d) How does wind chill affect a person who is in it for more than 15 minutes?

OPTIONAL: Visit the website for the Pacific Garden Mission, a homeless shelter in Chicago that has been helping homeless people for over 100 years.