Extreme Cold: Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Urges Caution

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office issued a statement warning residents about the extreme cold expected on Tuesday night.

The Sheriff's Office shared a number of tips for residents to follow, including what clothes to wear and what to do at home and in the car.

"#MCSONJ and #SheriffGolden want all to stay safe and apply cold weather tips during this brief but intense arctic blast as temperatures dip down into the teens tonight with winds chills making it feel close to zero," the statement said.

According to the National Weather Service Mount Holly station, Tuesday will be our coldest day in nearly three years.

"The brisk northwest wind will make it feel about 10 to 15 degrees colder than the actual air temperature," the agency wrote.

Here are the tips to follow:

Clothing

• Wear loose-fitting lightweight clothing in several layers.
• Wear a hart. Nearly half of your body heat loss is from the top of your head.
• Wear gloves or mittens (mittens that are snug at the wrist are better than gloves).

In the Car

• Make sure your car battery has enough power and your car is filled with antifreeze.
• Keep your gas tank near full to prevent ice from forming in the fuel lines.
• If you're planning travel, carry a winter storm survival kit (includes: Blankets, flashlight, high-calorie snack foods, jumper cables, water container, fully charged cell phone)

At home

• Let your faucets drip to prevent freezing water from pipes to burst.
• Make sure your pipes are properly insulated and leave cabinet doors open around pipes so they can receive warmth flowing through your home.
• Protect/ bring outdoor plants inside.
• Provide shelter for pets and check on the elderly.
• Have a flashlight and extra batteries available. Avoid using candles since these can be a fire hazard.
• If you have a fireplace or wood stove, make sure you have a good supply of firewood. Learn to use any emergency heating sources properly to prevent a fire.
• Close off unneeded rooms and place towels/rags under the doors.

In the aftermath of the devastating fire that took the lives of 19 people in the Bronx and was caused by a space heater, the Howell Township Fire Bureau warned residents about fire safety with space heaters and shared the following tips from different organizations:

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