City Encouraging Residents To Practice Cold Weather Safety

FOREST PARK, Ga. — Jan. 12, 2024 — With the National Weather Service advising extreme cold temperatures and windy conditions for metro Atlanta, the City of Forest Park is encouraging residents to exercise caution and utilize cold weather safety tips.

Cold conditions are expected to arrive today during the late evening hours and will last over the next several days. High winds are likely throughout much of North Georgia; wind chill values in the teens and twenties are also possible through much of next week. Residents are reminded to practice the Five Ps when it comes to cold weather safety:

• (Protect People): Remember to dress in layers and wear a hat and gloves. It is important to try to stay dry and out of the wind. Also, remember to check on young children, elderly family and neighbors who are the most sensitive to cold weather. If the temperature cannot be maintained at a home, make temporary arrangements to stay elsewhere, including with friends and family. 
   
• (Protect Pets): When cold weather is in the forecast, be sure to bring outdoor pets inside or give them a warm shelter to stay in. 
   
• (Protect Plants): Cover cold-sensitive plants to protect them from dangerous temperatures. 
   
• (Protect Pipes): Cover pipes and allow outdoor faucets to slowly drip to prevent freezing and breaking. 
   
• (Practice Fire Safety): Use safe heating sources indoors. Do not use fuel-burning devices such as grills, as they release carbon monoxide, which is a deadly gas. Also, make sure to use space heaters according to their instructions and be attentive to open flames. 

For the latest up-to-date weather alerts, visit www.weather.gov/ffc.