Cold-Weather Shelters Opening in Harrison County for Freeze Watch

The Gazebo Gazette

HARRISON COUNTY (GG) — Due to anticipated cold weather conditions, two shelters will open in Harrison County tonight.

D’Iberville – Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center – Opens at 4:30 pm • 10395 Automall Parkway, D’Iberville
Gulfport — Salvation Army Center for Hope – Opens at 6:00 pm • 2019 22nd Street, Gulfport

Transportation assistance is available; call Coast Transit Authority at (228) 896- 8080 or check their website for route information. https://coasttransit.com/. For guidance on preparing for cold weather, call EMA at (228) 865-4002 or use National Weather Service safety information.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Mississippians to prepare for potential cold weather and freezing temperatures this week. The National Weather Service is forecasting freezing temperatures Sunday night into Monday morning, with a significant freeze Monday night into Tuesday morning. With temperatures dropping below freezing for much of Mississippi, now is a good time to prepare for the winter months ahead. Here are some ways to prepare your family, home, and vehicle for the upcoming winter season:

— Winterize Your Home:

Store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove.
Insulate walls and attics; use caulk and weather stripping around doors and windows. Install storm windows or cover windows with plastic.
Clear rain gutters, repair roof leaks, and cut away tree branches that could fall on a house or other structure during a storm.
Insulate pipes with insulation or newspapers and plastic, and allow faucets to drip slightly during cold weather to avoid freezing.
Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and ensure everyone in your house knows how to use them.
Learn how to shut off water valves in case of a pipe bursting.
Know ahead of time what you should do to help elderly or disabled friends, neighbors, or employees.

Your disaster go-kit for your family should include:

Non-perishable food for family and pets	Water (1gallon per family member per day)	Extra blankets
Dry Firewood	Additional Medications	First Aid Kit
Phone Charger	Hygiene Items	Flashlights with extra batteries