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title: WEATHER ALERT: Freezing temperatures ahead - take proactive steps to prevent frozen pipes!
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# WEATHER ALERT: Freezing temperatures ahead - take proactive steps to prevent frozen pipes!

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## WEATHER ALERT: Freezing temperatures ahead - take proactive steps to prevent frozen pipes!

- Posted on Tuesday, February 9, 2021

**Before It Gets Cold**

• Check and drain the water supply lines to your sprinkler or irrigation system
• Disconnect and drain outdoor hoses and place an inexpensive foam cover over the faucet.
• Insulate water pipes.
• Know how to shut off your water.

**As Temperatures Drop**

• Keep your house warm - at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit
• Open cabinet doors under kitchen and bathroom sinks to allow heat to reach the pipes
• Open indoor faucets, hot and cold, to allow a trickle of water

**When a Pipe Freezes**

• Turn off the main water supply and call a plumber
• Thaw the pipe with warm air - try using a hair dryer or heating pad
• Careful turning water back on - check for cracks

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