The aftermath of this week’s winter storm continues to impact many areas in the region, with cleanup efforts still underway. Floyd and Franklin counties have both declared a state of emergency due to widespread power outages,

Thousands are still without power in Franklin County, but the local high school has turned into a warming center for the community.

Many Franklin County residents are still without power in the wake of the winter storm, and the county declared a local state of emergency on Thursday.

Franklin County has declared a local state of emergency and activated its Emergency Operations Center to respond to a recent winter storm that caused widespread power outages and hazardous road conditions.