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PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) encouraged Mississippians to prepare for freezing temperatures this week.
The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasted freezing temperatures Sunday night into Monday morning, with a significant freeze Monday night into Tuesday morning.
Winterize Your Home:
- Store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove.
- Insulate walls and attics; use caulk and weather stripping around doors and windows. Install storm windows or cover windows with plastic.
- Clear rain gutters, repair roof leaks, and cut away tree branches that could fall on a house or other structure during a storm.
- Insulate pipes with insulation or newspapers and plastic, and allow faucets to drip slightly during cold weather to avoid freezing.
- Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and ensure everyone in your house knows how to use them.
- Learn how to shut off water valves in case of a pipe bursting.
- Know ahead of time what you should do to help elderly or disabled friends, neighbors, or employees.
Disaster Go-Kit:
| Non-perishable food for family and pets | Water (1gallon per family member per day) | Extra blankets |
| Dry Firewood | Additional Medications | First Aid Kit |
| Phone Charger | Hygiene Items | Flashlights with extra batteries |
Car Kit Checklist:
| Windshield scraper | Flashlight with extra batteries | Jumper cables |
| First Aid Kit | Blankets | Cellphone Charger |
| Water/Snacks | Emergency flares or reflectors |
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