BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sid Edwards talks about the upcoming winter weather. Edwards joined Louisiana First News' Andrew Epperson and explained how this winter storm would be historic. "After meeting and talking with state climatologist Jay Grymes, it's happening," said Edwards. "We all were hoping, 'Well maybe it'll go a little left or right like those hurricanes, right?' No, it's coming and it's here now. It's going to be a historic event. The snow is going to be a big thing of course, and what we're getting, the models are saying everything from four inches up to eight inches is the latest we got. Once you get over four inches in our part of the state, it's an issue." Mayor Edwards wanted to reassure the citizens that all precautions are being taken ahead of the storm. "Everything that could be done is being done," he shared. "All hands are on deck and they are prepared for everything. From the snow, bitter cold, getting our roadways ready, Entergy, fire department, police department, sheriff's office, everything's ready to go. We are overprepared for this event." Gov. Jeff Landry talks about winter storm bringing snow, freezing weather to Louisiana Barricades have been put into place to protect the citizens, according to Edwards. "If you see a barricade, please do not go through it," said Edwards. "It's for a reason." Shelters and warming stations are available to help those in need. Edwards mentioned law enforcement agencies are working to get members from homeless encampments to a warming station or shelter ahead of the weather. "Our Baton Rouge Police Department has made several passes all day to the encampments and trying to pick them up," said Edwards. "We're offering free rides, they can get in the police car, and they'll take them to a shelter. The sheriff's department is doing the same, they are using their vans. CATS normal holiday hours ran today, if you're going to a shelter, we're not charging anybody for that. It's critical to get to warmth." Edwards emphasized that citizens do not call 911 if it is not a serious emergency. "This is a serious event," said Edwards. "We're hoping for the best, we're in a sit-and-wait mode. We have nothing to compare this to in modern times. Unless it is an emergency, do not call 911." Latest News Ohio State wins 1st national title since 2014, outlasting Notre Dame 34-23 in CFP championship game East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Edwards shares details about weather, shelter Trump signs flurry of restrictive immigration orders on Day One 'Cookies and Convo' initiative to teach Baton Rouge teens about relationships, communication Here's why a Bills fan ran 17 miles to get to the game