Residents in Biloxi, Mississippi are preparing for freezing temperatures overnight by taking measures to protect themselves and their belongings. Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and Mississippi Power reminded residents on social media to protect the “Four P’s” – people, pets, plants, and pipes.
To stay safe and warm during the cold weather, residents are advised to check on family, friends, and neighbors, especially those with special needs and the elderly. Pets should be brought indoors as it is a state law to provide adequate shelter for them. Exposed water pipes should be insulated or wrapped, and water should be kept dripping to prevent freezing. Outdoor plants should be covered or brought inside to prevent damage.
Pine Hills Nursery Manager Rachel Bond recommends bringing plants indoors if possible, or covering them with a blanket, sheet, and plastic if they cannot be moved inside. The EMA also stresses the importance of preparing a “go-kit” for vehicles, containing items such as a first aid kit, flashlight, battery radio, jumper cables, blanket, water, non-perishable food, playing cards, extra fuel, power bank, and ice scraper.
With temperatures expected to stay below freezing until midweek, residents are urged to take precautions to stay safe and warm during the cold weather. It is important to be prepared and protect yourself, your loved ones, and your belongings during extreme weather conditions.
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