Weather: Caution

Use caution while traveling outside.

• Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
• Keep pets indoors whenever possible.
• Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors.
• Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
• If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, call 211 or visit 211connectsalabama.org for assistance in locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
• To prevent freezing and possible pipe bursting, they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.