The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has issued safety tips as temperatures drop tonight, December 29, 2025.
Officials advise residents to keep space heaters at least three feet away from flammable objects, plug them directly into wall outlets, and never leave them unattended.
Heaters should be placed on flat, hard surfaces to prevent tipping, and those with automatic shut-off features are recommended in case of tip-over or overheating.
The agency urges residents 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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