The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for most of Southeast Texas including Missouri City from 9 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 12), through 9 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 13). Freezing temperatures from 27 to 31 degrees are expected overnight.
Emergency management officials urge residents to protect the four Ps for winter safety:
- People: check on the elderly and those who may not have access to heat
- Pets: bring pets indoors
- Pipes: properly insulate exposed pipes to prevent cracking
- Plants: cover plants with fabric to help keep them insulated
Additionally, citizens are encouraged to stock up on food, water, medicine supplies and monitor local weather reports before travelling around the area and to sign up for emergency alerts on www.MissouriCityReady.com and Twitter—@MissouriCityEM.
During this time, City officials and staff are monitoring all roadway conditions and City facilities. If there are areas of concern in your community, please call 281.403.8700.
For updates, please watch the City website: www.missouricitytx.gov, like us on Facebook—fb/MissouriCityTX, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat—@MissouriCityTX and Nextdoor, watch Missouri City Television (Ch. 16 on Comcast and Ch. 99 on AT&T U-verse) or download the MCTX Mobile app (available for free in Google Play and the Apple app store).
