The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency issued safety tips Thursday as temperatures drop across the state.
Officials recommend keeping space heaters at least three feet away from flammable materials, plugging them directly into wall outlets, and never leaving them unattended. They advise placing heaters on flat, hard surfaces to prevent tipping and using models with automatic shut-off features in case of overheat or tip-over.
Residents are urged to follow these precautions to stay safe during the cold weather.
Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."
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