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As Chicago braces for another weekend of frigid temperatures and steady snowfall, city officials on Thursday implored residents to prepare for the brutal weather and seek shelter if necessary.
“Conditions will be significantly colder through the weekend, with sub-zero wind chills and daily highs in the single-digits and teens. This has been the coldest weather event since January 2019,” Rich Guidice, executive director of the city’s Office of Emergency Management and Control, said during an afternoon news conference. “We urge residents to take precautions and plan accordingly.”
Guidice said residents should continue checking the forecast throughout the weekend. Though unnecessary trips outside aren’t recommended, he advised drivers to keep a full tank of gas, allow extra time for travel and carry a flashlight, blanket, snacks and water in the case of an emergency.
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