"Feels like" temps below high 20s tonight. Take precautions to protect people, pets & plants during cold weather, using these tips:
Stay warm
- Stay inside in heat during extreme cold.
- If you are homeless, seek shelter. During extreme cold, the citywide freeze plan will offer free shelter for homeless residents.
- If you have to go outside, wear layers, a hat & gloves and carry a cell phone.
- Check on neighbors, children, the elderly & chronically ill to make sure they are okay.
- Bring pets and plants inside.
Practice fire safety & prepare your home
- Never leave space heaters unattended.
- Never use a stove or an oven to heat your home.
- Check your smoke & carbon monoxide detectors to be sure they are working.
- Have a fire extinguisher and know how to use it.
- Protect your water pipes from damage with these tips from the Sewerage & Water Board.
Shelter for the homeless
- The freeze plan will be in effect to provide temporary shelter for homeless residents.
- The public is asked to call the New Orleans Police Department non-emergency number, 504-821-2222, to report someone in need of shelter.
- For a list of free shelters, go to twitter.com/nolaready or call 3-1-1.
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