Pearl, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with county and state partners as winter weather moves through the state. Dangerous cold and wintry precipitation is expected to continue through the day. Road conditions in north Mississippi are already being affected by the winter weather.
One weather-related death has been reported to MEMA due to a vehicle accident by the Humphreys County Emergency Management Office. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the crash that occurred on January 14th around 7:59 p.m. on Highway 49, just south of Silver City.
MEMA encourages people to stay off of the roads if possible and only travel in areas affected by winter weather if necessary. For more information on road conditions, go to MDOTtraffic | Powered by MDOT.
Temperatures will reach dangerous cold levels today through Wednesday morning, MEMA is asking families to have a disaster go-kit at home and in their vehicle if they must travel. Residents who need to warm up may seek shelter at a county or city-run warming center in your area. The full list of those shelters and safe rooms is here.
Your disaster go-kit for your family should include:
| Non-perishable food for family and pets | Water (1 gallon/family member a day) |
| Extra blankets | Dry Firewood |
| Additional medications | First Aid Kit |
| Phone Charger | Hygiene Items |
| Flashlights | Extra Batteries |
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Car Kit Checklist:
| Windshield scraper | Flashlight with extra batteries |
| Jumper cables | First aid kit |
| Blankets | Cell phone charger |
| Water/snacks | Emergency flares or reflectors |
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