Cold Weather
From
Borough of Lincoln
Sent
Sat, Jan 18 @ 3:35pm
Description
Cold weather notices
If you need the warming shelter opened please call 412-751-2655. If no answer call 911 and let them know you need it opened.
KDKA - Recommendations
Extreme Cold Watch
From 12:53pm EST, Jan 18 2025 until 10:00am EST, Jan 23 2025
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below zero possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
This notification was posted by Borough of Lincoln. Borough of Lincoln is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
