CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) --The Charleston area is preparing for freezing temperatures next week and the possibility for some winter precipitation. Officials in the Lowcountry were briefed Friday in a meeting with the National Weather Service on what they might expect for next week. While conditions are still unknown, they are making plans for any outcome. "I am hearing from the National Weather Service the 'S-word,' snow might be coming our way. It's still way too early to know for sure but that is very unusual, so we have started to lean forward with our state partners and county parents as well," said Justin Pierce, director of emergency management for Charleston County. The state and Charleston County will prepare to treat the interstate and bridges with brine following the rain on Sunday. Afterwards, they will treat roads in areas with high traffic volumes. The City of Charleston is prepared to activate their emergency operation center and is currently working with the state and regional partners for resources they may need. "We are approaching similarly to how we would handle a hurricane level of preparedness, even though winter weather obviously poses much different challenges than a hurricane, but this involves preparing for potential power, failures, downed trees, and other infrastructure disruptions that could occur during this winter weather," said Deja Knight McMillan, public information officer for the City of Charleston. Charleston officials gave advice on the best way to prepare. "The most important thing residents can do is stay informed and pay attention and looking ahead to what could be coming our way that is the best way until we get more solidified answers from the forecast that is the best way to prepare," said McMillan. "While you're out and about this holiday weekend to stop at the store and pick up those essential supplies make sure your vehicles are full of gas and I know it's not hurricane season make sure to test your generators," said Pierce. Warming shelter information is below: Warming shelter in North Charleston, S.C. // 444 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406. Registration is between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. unless otherwise arranged. The shelter closes at 7:00 a.m. the following morning. They provide a hot meal, breakfast, a bag lunch, hot shower, warm clothes, toiletries, safe overnight lodging, and an optional devotion. For a connecting ride to the Shelter, please board a Carta bus route 13 and request the Aldersgate Winter Warming Shelter. Pets are not permitted. The shelter can accommodate 75 people. They operate on a first-come, first-served basis.  Warming shelter in St. George, S.C.// Bethel A.M.E. Church, 5585 Memorial Boulevard, St. George, SC 29477 The doors will open from Monday evening, January 20 - Friday. January 24, 2025 beginning at 7:00pm and closing at 9:00pm each evening. All individuals (no pets) will leave the following morning at 7:00am. Two hot meals will be served.