It doesn’t take very much snow in Chattanooga to get our attention and arouse an air of excitement. Just a light dusting Sunday night and early Monday made our community a winter wonderland.
Fortunately, the snow was mostly just beautiful, not deep enough to cause widespread traffic dangers and tie things up in a distressing way. But we were reminded of the need to be careful (before the snow melted) as we ventured about in our cars and on foot.
We also are reminded that, while most of us have warm and comfortable homes, some of our people and our pets may be encountering difficulties.
Let’s be careful to avoid accidents. Some local residents may need help with frozen pipes, and some of our pets need protection from the cold. Wild birds surely would appreciate a little food left out for their needs this winter, too.
We certainly hope that all of us will be attentive, as well, to avoid fires and other dangers that mount during especially cold weather. Many people will be glad to give helping hands if they just know when needs arise.
Our cold snaps don’t usually last more than a few days. But until the weather eases, let’s be alert to our neighbors’ welfare, and be ready to offer a little help where it is needed.