Winter is coming, Ferris! 
With chilly weather on the way, now is the time to prepare! Here are a few tips and reminders for this season:
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People: Check in on your elderly neighbors, family, and anyone you know that may be vulnerable in winter conditions.
Pets: Bring your furry friends inside! If itβs too cold outside for you, it is for them too.
Plants: Bring plants inside or use a sheet/blanket to cover plants that must remain outside.
Pipes: Cover outdoor pipes and spigots to prevent freezing and breaks. Also, donβt forget to turn off your sprinkler systems.
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If you donβt know how to locate and shut off water for your home, please watch this informative video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24HuHhIBII4 to review how to safely turn off your water.
If you need assistance with turning off your water in an emergency, please contact 972-544-2110 during normal business hours ( Monday-Thursday 7:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.). For after-hour emergencies, call the Ferris Department of Public Safety non-emergency line at 972-544-2225.
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For the latest weather updates, make sure youβre following the US National Weather Service Fort Worth Texas Facebook page and the local news stations.
In the event of any inclement weather this season, updates to City services (City facility closings, trash delays, etc.) will be released on the City's website and social media channels, when available.
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- Protect Natural Gas Meters: Remove snow and ice from natural gas meters with a broom or brush. Never kick or chip snow and ice away with a hard object.
- Unblock Vents: Make sure external vents for dryers and other natural gas appliances are clear.
- Heat Source Alert: Never use an oven or a gas stovetop to heat your home.
- Minimize Frozen Pipe Risk: Leave faucets running at a trickle, leave cabinet doors open, and close all doors and windows to keep heat inside.
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βͺοΈ Give heaters space.
βͺοΈ Plug all heating appliances directly into wall outlets, not power strips or extension cords.
βͺοΈ Place heaters on a hard and level surface.
βͺοΈ Turn them off when you leave the room or are sleeping.
βͺοΈ Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended.
βͺοΈ Do not use stoves or ovens to heat homes.
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If you lose power, outages can be reported directly to Oncor by texting βOUTβ to 66267, calling 1-888-313-4747, or visiting https://stormcenter.oncor.com/.
Address/Location
City of Ferris
114 S Central St
Ferris, TX 75125
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 972-544-2110
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP FERRIS followed by your message, to 888777