Elmore County EMA
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY FOR ELMORE COUNTY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT SUNDAY NIGHT TO 11
AM CST MONDAY…
* WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as around zero expected.
* WHERE…All of central Alabama.
* WHEN…From midnight Sunday Night to 11 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS…Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of
subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly
