Third storm - related deaths announced in Kansas . Nearly 1 million homes and businesses are without power in 17 states . In Pennsylvania , Villanova University announced that it would be closed Thursday and Friday after the school 's power provider projected an extended outage in the area . Governor declares an emergency in New Jersey . Airlines have canceled more than 2,700 flights .
Third storm - related deaths announced in Kansas . Nearly 1 million homes and businesses are without power in 17 states . Governor declares an emergency in New Jersey . Airlines have canceled more than 2,700 flights .