The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has confirmed additional winter storm-related deaths in Caddo Parish as a result of extreme cold and prolonged power outages across the region.

According to LDH, the Caddo Parish coroner confirmed the deaths of two adult men who died from hypothermia during the winter storm. The deaths were officially classified as storm-related. The ages of the individuals were not released.

LDH officials said no further information regarding these deaths will be made public.

Statewide, LDH has now confirmed a total of eight winter storm-related deaths. Health officials continue to urge residents to take cold weather precautions, especially during power outages, and to check on vulnerable individuals.