Extreme Cold Warning Issued as Fire Officials Urge Residents to Take Precautions
Photo by Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department Map highlighting widespread winter weather threats and dangerous wind chills.
Photo by Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department Safety guidance emphasizing precautions for traveling during adverse winter weather.
Photo by Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department Advisory urging residents to avoid overexertion during extreme cold conditions.
Photo by Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department Carbon monoxide safety reminders during winter heating season.
Photo by Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department Guidance encouraging residents to limit time outdoors and dress appropriately in extreme cold.
Photo by Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department Weather alert showing Extreme Cold Warning conditions and hazardous wind chills affecting the area.
January 31, 2026 — Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department officials are urging residents to remain vigilant as an Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect across the region, with dangerously low temperatures, strong wind gusts, and hazardous wind chills expected. According to weather alerts, wind chills could drop into the single digits, creating life-threatening conditions if proper precautions are not taken. Fire officials are encouraging residents to limit time outdoors, avoid unnecessary travel, prevent carbon monoxide exposure by using heating sources safely, and prepare emergency kits in case of power outages or road closures. Community members are also reminded to check on elderly neighbors, children, and those with medical or mobility challenges. Residents are advised to monitor hour-by-hour updates through reliable weather sources and to call 911 immediately in the event of an emergency.
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