NEW ORLEANS - City government will activate its freeze plan Wednesday, as overnight temperatures are expected to dip below freezing in some parts of southeast Louisiana.
A cold front has ushered the coldest air of the season into Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi. Clear skies Wednesday night will allow for temperatures to fall near or below freezing across much of the area.
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The city will provide temporary overnight shelter for homeless residents starting Wednesday night until Thursday morning. Residents are asked to call the New Orleans Police Department non-emergency line at 504-821-2222 to report someone in need of shelter.
Individuals needing shelter will be accepted at the following locations free of charge:
• Low Barrier Shelter, 1530 Gravier St., will accept adult residents beginning at 8 p.m.
• The Salvation Army, 4530 S. Claiborne Ave., will accept men and women beginning at 4 p.m.
• Ozanam Inn, 843 Camp St., will accept men beginning at 4 p.m.
• Covenant House, 611 North Rampart St., will accept adult residents between the ages of 16 to 21, their dependent children, and any women with dependent minor children. Open 24/7.
• New Orleans Mission, 1130 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., will accept men and women beginning at 4 p.m.
For more information about winter weather preparedness, click here to visit the Ready NOLA website.
NOLA Ready Cold Weather Preparedness Tips
STAY WARM
- Stay inside in heat during extreme cold.
- If you have to go outside, wear layers, a hat and gloves and carry a cell phone.
- Check on neighbors, children, the elderly and chronically ill to make sure they are okay.
- Bring pets and plants inside.
PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY & PREPARE YOUR HOME
- Never leave space heaters unattended.
- Never use a stove or an oven to heat your home.
- Check your smoke & carbon monoxide detectors to be sure they are working. Get free smoke detectors or batteries installed by the New Orleans Fire Department.
- Have a fire extinguisher and know how to use it.
- Protect your water pipes from damage by insulating them. Learn more here.