ORIGINAL RUN DEC.25, 2021 EDITED JAN6,2022 WBIR

TENNESSEE, USA — Roughly 8,400 people in Sevier County are without power after a winter storm swept through the area Monday morning.

As power is restored though, people will need to take steps to stay safe and warm as temperatures drop. Below are some ways people in East Tennessee can stay safe without power. READ WAYS HERE