With cold temperatures forecast for tonight, Escambia County officials encourage residents to be prepared.
To prepare for cold temperatures, remember the five P’s of cold weather:
- Protect people - Protect all exposed skin and dress in multiple layers.
- The following shelters are available for those needing sheltering:
- Salvation Army Lodge - 1310 N. “S” Street in Pensacola – (850) 432-1579
- Waterfront Rescue Mission - 380 W. Herman Street in Pensacola - (850) 438-4027
- Protect plants – Cover any exposed plants with a sheet to protect them from the low temperatures.
- Protect pets - Provide shelter for outdoor pets.
- Protect exposed pipes - Wrap or cover exposed water pipes and outdoor pumps (irrigation, pool).
- Practice fire safety - Practice space heater and open flame safety. Make sure smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are present and operating correctly. When using space heater indoors, use only those that are approved for indoor use. Cold weather is usually accompanied by low humidity creating fire danger conditions. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged!
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