Boston, MA Weather: Freezing Cold Safety Tips

An arctic airmass will move into the region Friday, and there's plenty to you can do to be prepared for the extreme cold that will make it feel around 30 degrees below zero.

To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, follow these tips:

First, you want to make sure you have enough heating oil to get through the cold weather. If you don’t, you may have to pay for an emergency service call on the weekend, and it may be difficult to even schedule one.

Never use your oven for heat and never bring charcoal or gas grills indoors. They are a carbon monoxide hazard.

When it comes to space heaters – remember liquid or gas-fired portable space heaters are illegal in Massachusetts. If you’re using an electric space heater, don’t place it near curtains or other flammable materials. And turn them off before you go to bed.

There is a risk of frozen pipes over the next couple of days. Here's what to know:

If you are going to be away during these extreme temperatures, have someone check on your house.

The city of Boston on Wednesday shared these tips on dressing for the weather and watching out for the effects of the cold:

Dress for the weather:

Watch for signs of frostbite or hypothermia:

Keep your pets safe:

Here are some things to keep in mind not just for this arctic blast, but for the remainder of winter, according to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, which says it's too cold for pets outside if it's too cold out for you:

Heating your home:

The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services provides these tips on how to heat your home safely:

Protecting your car:

AAA Northeast has some tips to protect your car starts in the coldest weather of the season:

In case you have an electric car, follow these tips:

If you own an electric car, cold weather range can be reduced up to 50 percent. To maximize range in cold weather:

Get more tips for extreme weather from the National Weather Service here.