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Want to know how to handle the impending freezing temps set to hit Louisiana? Ask a former Yankee!

Unfortunately, the problems our recent winter storm just revealed to the public how unreliable our water system really is when the pressure is on.

If you needed further proof that the south is simply not built for extreme winter weather, here it is.

If you're dealing with damage caused by our recent battle with Mother Nature, it's important to self-report those damages ASAP.

Now the winter storm has found another way to make our lives miserable this week, only this will affect us even after the winter weather leaves our area.

98 water systems across the state have failed so far.

Amongst the record snowfall and plummeting temperatures, quite a few weather related rarities have appeared.

SWEPCO has resumed conducting controlled outages to lessen burden on power grid.

Conditions in Shreveport are poor due to a winter storm. However, a second wave of ice and snow could make the situation more treacherous

There will also be no trash pickup until the weather allows.

According to a statement from the power company, the outages should not last more than a couple hours.

This looks like so much fun. Watch as a dad in Louisiana uses a boiling pot as a "sled" for kids to enjoy the icy conditions after a winter storm swept across the region early Monday morning. The kids and the parents both seem to really enjoy the experience here and memories were certainly made all across south Louisiana...