BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – With temperatures forecast to drop below freezing overnight, residents took action to combat the cold on Monday.
With the big chill setting in until midweek, both the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and Mississippi Power posted reminders on social media about the importance of protecting the “Four P’s” – people, pets, plants, and pipes.
The following tips are recommended to keep everyone safe and warm:
- Check on family, friends, and neighbors, especially those with special needs and the elderly.
- Bring pets indoors. Remember, it’s a Mississippi law for pet owners to provide adequate shelter.
- Insulate or wrap exposed water pipes. Keep water dripping to avoid freezing.
- Cover any outdoor plants or bring them inside.
Pine Hills Nursery Manager Rachel Bond told WLOX that it’s not too late to bring plants inside…