Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing through Wednesday with temperatures dropping into the single digits Monday.
Freezing weather can cause ruptured pipes, costly leaks and water damage to your property.
Be prepared with these basic tips:
- Let water drip slowly from inside faucets.
- Open cabinet doors under sinks adjacent to outside walls.
- Wrap all exposed pipes located outside or in unheated areas of the home.
- Remove garden hoses from outside faucets.
- Cover vents around the foundation of your home.
- Know where your cut-off value is located and how to use it. Apply oil such as WD-40 to the valve before operating to help prevent the valve from breaking. The valve should be located near or adjacent to the water meter box.
- In unheated garages, shut off water to washing machines.
