TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022
| Extremely low temperatures are in the forecast across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Take the time now to protect your home and prevent the cost, mess and stress of frozen pipes. |
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Let cold water trickle from the faucets in your home. |
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Keep garage doors closed, especially if you have water supply lines in the garage. |
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Open kitchen and bathroom cabinets to allow warm air to reach the plumbing (be sure to move any cleaners or chemicals out of the reach of children and pets). |
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Keep your thermostat set to a warm temperature. If you're leaving town, set it to no lower than 65 degrees. |
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If you will be traveling, consider shutting off your water supply at your home's main valve. Be sure to drain your pipes by turning on your faucets. |
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| If your pipes freeze:turn on the taps, try to warm the affected area with a hair dryer and call a plumber. |
| If you experience a burst pipe:immediately shut off the water at your home's main valve. It's a good idea to locate this valve ahead of time. |
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