Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA
Issued by NWS Shreveport, LA
096 NOUS44 KSHV 111407 PNSSHV ARZ050-051-059>061-070>073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-OKZ077- TXZ096-097-108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-120215- PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SHREVEPORT LA 907 AM CDT Fri Oct 11 2024 ...Public Information Statement... Fall Severe Weather Awareness Week With the peak of the 2024 fall severe weather season fast approaching, the National Weather Service has designated the week of October 7th through October 12th as Fall Severe Weather Awareness Week. This is a safety campaign designed to help residents in the states of Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma prepare for the fall storm During this week, the National Weather Service will review the most important aspects of severe weather, and highlight safety rules. A special public information statement will be issued each day, along with various social media posts. Todays topic is.Winter weather. Snow, sleet, ice, and extremely cold temperatures are always potential hazards during the winter months. Protect the four Ps from winter weather: People, pets, pipes, and plants. For people, dress approximately. Wearing additional layers of clothing, including gloves, will help keep you warm as temperatures drop. A warm hat is very important as most body heat escapes through the head. Prepare for power outages. Keep enough non-perishable food, water, and medications for at least three days. Ensure you have warm clothing and blankets and an updated first aid kit. Charge you phone in advance of any incoming winter weather. Check on elderly and other vulnerable people to make sure theyre okay. Try to avoid unnecessary travel when the roads are slick and hazardous from snow, sleet, or ice. If you must travel, allow extra travel time, slow down, and give yourself increased distance to stop. Keep your pets warm, dry, and indoors as much as possible. Ensure their food and water do not freeze. Limit their outside time and keep them bundled up. Insulate pipes if possible. Open up sink cabinets to expose pipes to heated air. Disconnected hoses and turn off water to sprinklers. Know the temperature thresholds of your plants. If possible, cover them before the cold weather sets in to help retain some heat. $$ 16