By rssfeeds-admin JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Jefferson Parsh officials are preparing for anticipated cold temperatures in the area.
Parish officials said the National Weather Service is forecasting a drop in temperatures on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
WGNO meteorologists predict that colder weather will move in on Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s across parts of Southeast Louisiana.
The parish will open a warming center on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the Terrytown Playground at 641 Heritage Ave.
The warming center will open at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and remain open until 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21.
Parish officials said those in need of temporary shelter can contact Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority, and those needing transportation to the warming center can call the Jefferson Parish Emergency Operations Center at 504-349-5360.
Additionally, parish officials are reminding residents to protect their pets, plants, pipes and people. This includes checking on neighbors, bringing pets inside or making sure they have warm shelter, wrapping pipes and protecting sensitive plants.
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