Jacksonville ties record low of 22 degrees set 99 years ago. Here\u2019s what you can expect this weekend<\/a><\/p>\nResidents are taking precautions against the cold. Carrie Schultz, a Springfield resident, explained her method: \u201cThe white drapes? I mean, I\u2019m just covering my plants so they don\u2019t get burned up or frozen up. I covered it last night.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her home was built in 1908 so we asked about insulation. \u201cWell insulated house. Like my heating bill is still under $300,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Local resident Sean shared his thoughts on the cold, \u201cGood, man, I\u2019m doing really good. It\u2019s just cold outside, but you can\u2019t beat the weather.\u201d<\/p>\n
Outdoor work has slowed due to the cold. Jim Hoebbel, General Manager of The Grounds Guys said, \u201cBecause it\u2019s freaking cold. In the winter months, the work slows down. Just like, you know, the plants aren\u2019t used to this, our people aren\u2019t use to this. My guy\u2019s are at the house right now.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 2 is winter-ready. \u201cOur crews are monitoring the forecast and standing by to activate anti-icing systems as freezing temps move into Florida this weekend. Keeping our roads safe is always the priority,\u201d FDOT said. They encourage the public to check their social media pages for the latest updates on road conditions and winter weather responses.<\/p>\n
Similarly, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is actively monitoring weather forecasts across the state:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe latest forecast models indicate a significantly less potential for impact in terms of snowfall and accumulation than previously anticipated. Georgia DOT remains in close coordination with the National Weather Service Peachtree City office and is receiving regular briefings and updates as conditions evolve. At this time, GDOT crews are prepared to mobilize more focused regional pretreatment and response efforts should the need arise; a focused activation and treatment plan can be mobilized and executed quickly as conditions warrant. However, a large-scale mobilization is not planned at this time due to the current forecast which shows currently a minimal chance of impact to Georgia roadways,\u201d GDOT stated.<\/p>\n
FDOT recommends people closely monitor its social media page. It recently posted:<\/p>\n
\u201cFDOT District 2 is winter-ready \u2744\ufe0f Our crews are monitoring the forecast and standing by to activate anti-icing systems as freezing temps move into Florida this weekend. Keeping our roads safe is always the priority.”<\/p>\n
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