Cold weather tips and warming center locations announced by DeKalb County
File photo With forecasted cold weather DeKalb County warming centers will be open for residents Warming centers will be open through Tuesday Nov beginning each evening at p m according to city administrators For transportation assistance contact Frontline Response Dispatch at - Walk-ins are welcome at Gresham Rd SE Atlanta starting at noon each activation day Locations include Frontline Response International Gresham Rd SE Atlanta St Vincent de Paul -C Chamblee Tucker Rd Chamblee Mason Mill Recreation Center McConnell Dr Decatur Exchange Park Intergenerational Center Columbia Dr Decatur Golden Door Warming Center Women Children Ember Dr Decatur Brookhaven Crisis Management Supervisor Sergeant Matthew Murray also provided tips to for chilly weather A sparse simple procedures in contemporary times can keep your home and family safe all winter long Murray reported in a press release from the city Remember the three P s pets plants and pipes Pets should be brought inside plants should be covered or brought inside and faucets both hot and cold should be left dripping when the temperatures drop below freezing Insulate water heaters and pipes especially external spigots Unhook outside hoses Stock up on fuel and get an alternative heat source particularly in older homes and areas prone to power outages Consider alternative heat sources like firewood or a generator in event of a power outage Prepare a -hour kit consisting of the essentials to handle the initial brunt of a power outage Add coats extra socks hand foot warmers blankets and long sleeve shirts to your kit Also include extra non-perishable canned goods a battery-operated radio sterno canned heat and disposable eating utensils Have extra flashlights and batteries in supply and try to keep candle use to a minimum to lower the exposure of accidental fires Get chimneys and furnaces cleaned and review heater safety with your family Cold weather and loss of power leads to use of indoor heaters that can increase house fire risks Teach your kids how to respect space heaters Make sure your car is ready for the cold Check tires antifreeze and other fluid levels Update your car s crisis kit with blankets an ice scraper snack food hand foot warmers an crisis blanket and a small shovel You can also add a flashlight and a -volt adapter coil heater that can plug into the lighter to heat water Keep a supply of medication on hand enough to last a scarce days Also add the phone numbers of older or disabled neighbors to your phone contacts just in matter and have cell phones configured for automatic weather alerts Have a supply of rock salt or similar melting product on hand for driveways in event of an icing event Learn how to shut off utilities safely in the event of burst pipes or electrical failure Residents can receive updates during emergencies from DeKalb County s Urgency Management crisis notification system CodeRED Visit the code red website for details The post Cold weather tips and warming center locations communicated by DeKalb County appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta
