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Local officials urge residents to prepare homes, pets for cold front making its way through South Florida - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
- South Florida faces a cold front with temperatures dropping to the 40s and 50s across the region.
- A cold weather advisory will run from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday for most of South Florida.
- Officials emphasize space heater safety, urging three-foot clearance and direct wall outlets.
- First responders advise not using extension cords and to ensure heaters are UL-listed for indoor use.
- Homeless outreach teams are offering warm beds and shelter options across Miami-Dade and Broward.
- Humane Society officials urge indoor shelter or warm bedding for pets unable to go inside.
- Gardening guidance suggests watering plants beforehand; wind and temperatures may minimally affect citrus in central Florida.
- First responders note a temporary smell of burning when switching from central air to heat, advising a 911 call if smoke persists.
- Officials reassure most plants will be fine with pre-watering and monitoring for wind.
- Local officials urge residents to prepare homes and pets for the incoming cold front.
- Authorities remind residents about safety with space heaters and the importance of indoor usage.
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