Inside
- Open the cabinets under the sinks in your kitchen and bathrooms to allow heated air to circulate around the water pipes.
- Set your thermostat at a minimum of 55 degrees, especially when you are gone for the day or away for a long time. 68 degrees is ideal for when you are home.
Outside
- Protect faucets, outdoor pipes, and pipes in unheated areas with pipe insulation. In a pinch, wrapping them with rags, newspapers, trash bags, plastic foam or even bubble wrap can add needed protection.
- Cover any vents around your home’s foundation.
- Drain water hoses and store them in a garage or shed.
- Drain irrigation water supply lines.
- Protect outdoor electrical pumps.
- Make sure you know where your main water shut-off valve is. Most homes have a master valve or a main water shut-off that will allow you to turn off all the water coming into the house.
- If you suspect you have a leak, turn the water off at the main shut-off valve to your home or business.
NOTE: If you drain your water pipes, be sure to turn off the power to your water heater if it is electric. If you have a gas water heater, turn off the gas supply to the appliance. This will help prevent damage to your water while the water system is drained.
Additionally, the National Weather Service urges area residents to take care of the 4 P’s –people, pets, plants, and pipes.
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