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