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Freezing weather is in the forecast next week for North Texas. Follow the suggestions below to prepare your home ahead of the cold front and keep a printed copy of our tip sheet in case you lose power or experience a burst pipe in your home.
Before a freeze:

• Insulate outside faucets with a weather-proof covering. (Fitted coverings are available for purchase at most home improvement stores.)
• Disconnect garden hoses from outside faucets.
• Wrap exposed pipes inside and outside your home.
• Inspect fire sprinkler systems annually.

• Open cabinet doors under sinks that are adjacent to outside walls.
• If temperatures are expected to dip to 28 degrees or colder for at least 4 hours, drip both cold and hot water faucets slowly.
• If your washing machine is in an unheated room, or if you lose power, shut off water to the machine.
• If ice or snow accumulates around your gas meter, sweep it away with a broom or brush. Never kick or chip snow and ice away with a hard object.
• Important note: if you plan to use a portable generator, follow all safety measures, including keeping the generator outdoors and away from all doors, windows and vents. Always ensure fireplaces and other heat sources are properly ventilated.

• Close fireplace dampers when not in use.
• Don’t use the pool heater. Run your pool pump during the coldest part of the day.
• Only run your clothes washer, clothes dryer and dishwasher with a full load.
• Lower your water heater temperature.
• Reduce shower and bath time.
• Lower your thermostat to 68 degrees during the day.

• After hours or during an inclement weather closure, call 972-886- 4229.
• During normal business hours, call Town Hall at 972-562-0522, and press 5.