Outer Banks Times

County of Currituck issued the following announcement on Dec. 23.

We’re expecting some seriously cold weather over the next couple of days with wind chills as low as -5°F. These freezing temperatures will last throughout the weekend and into next week. 

Cold weather can be life threatening.

 If you can’t avoid being outside, remember to follow these 3 steps and tell someone where you’re going. Weather.gov/cold #WitnerSafety 

-Dress in layers.

 -Prepare a safety kit for your car in case you get stuck in the cold. 

 -Limit time outside. 

Some tips to prepare your home for the cold weather

-Safely prepare water pipes to prevent them from freezing.

 -NEVER use a generator inside a home, shed or garage, even if doors and windows are open. 

-Ensure your pets have shelter away from the cold as well as food and water. 

We hope you all have a WARM and SAFE holiday. Don’t forget to sign up for Currituck Alert by texting CTUCKALERT to 888-777.

If you would like to contact our 9-1-1 Communications Center staff, please call 252-453-3633. 

If you would like to contact our Emergency Management staff, please email emstaff@currituckcountync.gov or call 252-232-2115As always, if you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1.                 

Original source can be found here.