As Olive Branch enters another night of winter weather, residents are urged to take precautions and limit travel. Ken Adams, Olive Branch Mayor, the Board of Aldermen, and City Staff please ask everyone to please review the following safety checklist and continue to look out for one another.
**At Home**
Stay indoors and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary
If you need to go out, limit your time outdoors to 10-15 minutes
Let faucets drip and open cabinet doors to help prevent frozen pipes
Bring pets inside and check on elderly or vulnerable neighbors
Keep phones charged and flashlights nearby
Use space heaters safely by plugging them in directly to a wall outlet. NO EXTENSION CORDS!
Never use generators indoors
**Travel**
Road conditions remain icy and dangerous. Stay home if possible!!
Please stay off the roads if possible to allow emergency crews and all road clearing implements ample space to operate safely
The Olive Branch Police Department Inclement weather policy remains in effect
**Stay Informed**
Sign up for emergency and weather alerts by texting “olivebranch” to 888777
Visit www.obms.us/winterstorm2026 or connect with us on social media
**Need Assistance**
Emergency: Call 911
City of Olive Branch Non-Emergency: (662) 895-4111
Northcentral Electric Cooperative/ 662-895-2151
Entergy Mississippi/ 1-800-368-3749
City of Olive Branch Public Works Gas/Water / 662-895-4111
Atmos Energy (Gas) / (888) 286-6700
**REMEMBER**
City crews and emergency responders are working around the clock. The best way to help is to stay home, stay informed, and look out for one another.