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Carrboro North Carolina - Winter Weather Alert Cold Weather Resources 04 January 2024 ( news )
Carrboro , state North Carolina ( By Press Release office)
Jan 04,2024
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A period of light freezing rain is possible late night on Friday , Jan . 5 through mid morning Saturday , Jan . 6 , mainly across the northern and far western Piedmont . The most likely time period of freezing rain is 2 a . m . to 9 a . m . on Saturday , Jan . 6 . Marginally freezing temperatures will limit ice accrual , especially after sunrise Saturday morning .
As the temperatures drop , remember there are resources available!
Cold weather beds are available for white flag nights November through April when the temperatures drop below 32 degrees . For more information and resources visit
www . ocpehnc . com
Tips for staying warm
Heat your home safely . It’s going to be extremely cold this weekend . The Carrboro Fire - Rescue Department has provided safety tips for staying warm , including:
Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment , like the furnace , fireplace , wood stove or portable space heater .
Have a three - foot “kid - free zone” around open fires and space heaters .
Never use your oven to heat your home .
Don’t use outdoor grills , open flames or your oven to keep your house warm .
Don’t overload your electrical circuits; space heaters use a lot of electricity .
Plug space heaters into wall sockets — not power strips — and keep them away from flammable materials such as bedding or curtains .
Make sure your furnace is not overheating .
Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed .
Always use the right kind of fuel , specified by the manufacturer , for fuel burning space heaters .
Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room . Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container . Keep the container a safe distance away from your home .
Test your smoke alarms to ensure they are working properly .
If you have any gas fueled appliances and/or have a fireplace you should have a Carbon Monoxide alarm in addition to smoke alarms .
Be Prepared
Please access the following resources:
Emergency Information – Carrboro Ready
Weather Forecast Information
Cold Weather Beds/White Flag Nights
Helping Others
The IFC shelter is accepting donations of jackets , blankets and more . A free , hot meal is another service the IFC is offering throughout the week . Contact ( 919 ) 929 - 6380 or
info@ifcmailbox . orgor drop by 110 W . Main St . , Carrboro .
The IFC , or Inter - Faith Council for Social Service , is a local nonprofit whose mission is to confront the causes and respond to the effects of poverty in the community .
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