[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-prepared-east-coast-storm#maincontent) [Newsroom](https://www.t-mobile.com/news)Toggle secondary navigation - [Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network) - [Devices](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/devices) - [Un-carrier](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/un-carrier) - [Community](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/community) - [Offers](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/offers) - [Business](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/business) English [NetworkCategory](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network)[Press Release](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press) # T‑Mobile Prepared as Winter Storm Targets East Coast (2/23) February 21, 2026 [Arrow Right Icon](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/02/Generators-T-Mobile-2026-Hero.jpg) Generadores portátiles de T‑Mobile, febrero de 2026 2 min readListen IconListen Listen to this article 0:00 - Facebook IconShare on Facebook - Share on Twitter - LinkedIn IconShare on LinkedIn # __Update: February 23, 2026__ ### __Winter Storm Hernando Update: Network Performing Well__ As Winter Storm Hernando brings significant snowfall and travel disruptions to parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, T-Mobile’s network is performing well, keeping customers, communities and first responders connected without significant impacts at this time. Our teams remain actively engaged, closely monitoring conditions and ready to deploy [mobile assets](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/disaster-definitions), if needed.  We continue coordinating with state and local Emergency Operations Centers, as well as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) to support response efforts. Where travel restrictions are in place, authorized emergency technicians can support restoration efforts as conditions allow.  ### __Retail Update__ Some retail locations in impacted Mid-Atlantic and Northeast markets are temporarily closed due to local conditions. Customers are encouraged to check store status and hours before visiting: [https://www.t-mobile.com/stores/locator.](https://www.t-mobile.com/stores/locator)  We will continue to monitor conditions closely and prioritize the safety of our teams, customers, and the communities we serve.  [Arrow Right Icon](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/02/image.jpg) Please visit [T-Mobile Emergency Response](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/emergency-response) and follow the T-Mobile Newsroom on [X](https://x.com/tmobilenews) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tmobilenews/) for the latest updates. \### T-Mobile is proactively preparing as a winter storm moves toward the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. See our latest update below. > Winter Storm Hernando is heading toward the Mid-Atlantic & Northeast. While we’re not expecting network disruptions, we’re ready: > > - Fueling generators at hardened sites > - Staging portable generators & temporary mobile sites to boost or restore service > - Pre-positioning satellite… [pic.twitter.com/P63RKznpql](https://t.co/P63RKznpql) > > — T-Mobile Newsroom (@tmobilenews) [February 22, 2026](https://twitter.com/tmobilenews/status/2025392842819223897?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) For more information on T-Mobile’s preparedness and response capabilities, visit the company’s [Emergency Response hub](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/emergency-response).  Tags[Emergency Response](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/emergency-response)[Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/network)[T-Mobile for Business](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/t-mobile-for-business) ## Related Stories [More Stories](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network) [ \ CommunityPress Release \ __Before, During and After: How T-Mobile Shows Up for First Responders and Communities Across America at Every Stage__ \ May 19, 2026|7 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/community/how-t-mobile-shows-up-for-first-responders-across-america) [ \ NetworkPress Release \ __Ahead of the Storms: How T-Mobile Is Ready to Help Central U.S. Communities Stay Connected__ \ May 18, 2026|1 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-is-ready-to-help-central-u-s-communities-stay-connected) [ \ NetworkPress Release \ __T-Mobile Deploys Network and Community Support Following Mississippi Storms (5/11)__ \ May 07, 2026|2 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-support-mississippi-storms) [ \ NetworkPress Release \ __Every Second Counts: T-Mobile Advances a Stronger, Smarter, More Resilient Network for Americans__  \ May 05, 2026|10 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-advances-stronger-smarter-network-for-americans)