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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.

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