Mid-South churches, shelters prepare for days of temperatures below freezing [Video]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Frigid temperatures are expected to dip into the teens this week across the Mid-South. The cold weather has caused a concern for faith-based communities who are taking extra precautions to protect their buildings from potential damage, especially from burst pipes. 

Freezing temperatures during the winter months are known to cause issues for aging infrastructure, particularly when it comes to bursting pipes. It’s a problem that is all too familiar to many in the Memphis area.

Dr. Keith Norman, pastor of First Baptist Church Broad Avenue in Binghampton, is working hard to avoid such an issue at his church. Norman told ABC24 that while the church has been fortunate enough to go without replacing any pipes in 25 years due to freezing temperatures, he said it is still crucial to stay proactive during these …