Officials urge preparation for cold weather arriving tonight

<p><em>Woodstock Community News| Woodstock, GA</em></p><p>With cold weather forecast to arrive in Woodstock tonight and continue through Thursday, local officials are urging residents to take immediate precautions to protect their households. The advisory focuses on safeguarding people, pets, plumbing, and vegetation from the freezing conditions.</p><p>Residents are advised to minimize time outdoors and prepare for potential power outages. Officials stress the importance of checking on the elderly and other vulnerable people to ensure their safety during the temperature drop. Pet owners should keep animals warm, dry, and indoors as much as possible, ensuring their food and water sources do not freeze.</p><p>To prevent property damage, homeowners should insulate pipes where possible and open sink cabinets to expose plumbing to heated air. Outdoor preparations include disconnecting hoses and turning off water to sprinkler systems. Residents should also cover plants before the cold sets in to help retain heat and protect vegetation from low temperatures.</p>