PHILADELPHIA - Millions of Americans were impacted by unprecedented winter storms that bowled over the southern United States last February and lead to a power crisis in Texas.
Native Texan and Good Day Philadelphia co-host Alex Holley's family was in the direct path of the storms. Like so many others, Holley's 91-year-old grandfather lost power and heat and sought shelter in a nearby hotel.
They jokingly referred to the temporary lodging as the Waldorf Astoria, a popular swanky hotel in the heart of mid-town Manhattan. MORE TRAVEL HEADLINESThey even taped a paper ‘Waldorf Astoria’ sign on the door of their hotel room to bring some levity to a dire weather situation by giving the illusion of luxury living.