OUC shares tips for safely keeping warm during winter cold snaps

ORLANDO, Fla. — There are only a few days left until a big winter chill comes to Florida.

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Regardless of whether you’re excited or not about the cold, it’s important to be prepared.

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Officials with the Orlando Utilities Commission said preparing for the cold can be just as important as preparing for a hurricane.

As another cold front comes closer to approaching Central Florida, people said they are preparing to bundle up.

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They don’t want to get hit with a high heating bill during the peak of the holiday season.

OUC said because the cold burst is expected to be short-lived, it doesn’t anticipate running into any issues with power.

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