How New Orleanians are preparing for freezing weather Erika Ferrando
Replay Video UP NEXT
Sunday, Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued an Emergency Declaration in preparation for the expected freezing weather. The rare weather event in the city has many getting their homes and families ready. Harry s ACE Hardware on Magazine St. is one of many hardware stores that s busy with customers. Getting ready for the big freeze, said Howard Moses, a customer at Harry s who was buying some pipe insulation. I found all the pipes that aren t insulated and making sure they re all warm and cozy.
It s been a few years since New Orleans has experienced a freeze.