The bitter cold temperatures continue as we head into a new week and a new month. Make sure to stay safe in the extreme cold. If you can’t stay indoors, limit your time outside, make sure to dress in warm layers and wear waterproof clothing. Cover exposed skin; wear a hat, mask and gloves. Keep pets indoors. Make sure to protect indoor pipes. Officials in the city of Washington say trash pickup will resume on Monday. Also, if you’ve driven around the city area, crews have been out working to pick up the piled-up snow around the downtown and residential areas. They are contractors that were hired for the job, thanks to an emergency declaration by the the city. The snow is being dumped in Washington Park. For those in need, Washington County has opened nearly two dozen warming centers. For a complete listing, Click Here.