Fredlund shared tips with FOX 7 for protecting homes when cold weather hits.
Along with dripping indoor and outdoor faucets, open cabinets to let warm air get to pipes. Outside faucets should also be covered with either a hose bib cover or an old t-shirt."If you wait until Friday to call us and say, 'Our heat is not working,' you’re going to be in line," he said, noting they've already seen an uptick in calls.
Along with getting your heating system serviced and making sure your filter is changed, know where your main water shutoff valve is ahead of time in case a pipe does burst. For those leaving town for an extended period this holiday, Fredlund recommended having someone check in on your home while you’re gone as a precaution.
When it comes to protecting plants, the Texas A&M Forest Service recommends bringing all potted plants inside during an expected freeze. Outside trees and plants can be insulated with mulch."The first thing that I want to remind people is that domesticated dogs aren't wildlife," said Stacy Sutton Kerby, director of government relations at the Texas Humane Legislation Network.
"Don't leave your dog unattended outside in extreme temperatures, be out there with them," she said. "If you do out of necessity have to put them out for a while, check their water, because their water may freeze, too."On Tuesday, Dec. 20, Councilmember Kelly’s field office will be providing meter keys, hose bib covers and winter weather preparedness tip sheets until supplies last. The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 10401 Anderson Mill Rd.
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