Sumter County FL : Low Temperatures Expected Wednesday through Friday

Sumter County Emergency Management is monitoring an approaching cold front. The front is expected to lower temperatures to below freezing Wednesday through Friday night. Sumter County is not opening any cold weather shelters at this time.

We encourage you to remember the five P's:
- Protect People: Remember to dress in layers and wear a hat and gloves. It is important to try to stay out of the wind and to stay dry. Remember to check on young children and the elderly who are the most sensitive to cold weather.
- Protect Pets: If cold weather is in the forecast, be sure to bring outdoor pets inside or give them a warm shelter.
- Protect Plants: Cover cold sensitive plants to protect them from the dangerous temperatures.
- Protect Pipes: Cover pipes and allow outdoor faucets to slowly drip to prevent them freezing and breaking.

- Practice Fire Safety: Use safe heating sources indoors. Do not use fuel-burning devices such as grills; they release carbon monoxide, which is a deadly gas. Make sure to use space heaters according to their instructions and be attentive to open flames.