BEAUMONT, Texas — Southeast Texans are on high alert as an arctic blast bringing hard freeze warnings and wind chill advisories arrives in the area.
Officials all throughout the area finalized plans to make sure they are ready to respond.
These plans included designated warming centers to staging crews ready to be dispatched in case of an emergency.
This arctic blast is not expected to be like the February 2021 freeze as no precipitation is expected, but Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick knows residents are still concerned.
"Well I met with the emergency management several times or the last few days as we aren't anticipating any precipitation because rain is what usually causes people to have crashes and power outages, since people in the south aren't used to driving in icy conditions," Branick said.
Jasper County Judge Mark Allen says they are ready, ramping up and monitoring.
"We are having conference calls with the emergency management of the state of Texas, interacting with them just to make sure, that of what the true weather is going to be and also what resources will be available if we need them," Allen said.
Branick's main concern is that people stay warm.
"Take care of their pipes and pets, just properly care for their home and wrap their pipes," he said.
The Texas Department of Transportation has no plans to salt roads or bridges, but are prepared to respond if that changes.