December 19, 2022 - In lieu of upcoming freezing weather temperatures SandHill WSC would like to issue a precautionary checklist to minimize the potential risks.
Inside the house
• Open hot and cold faucets enough to let them DRIP slowly. In severely frigid temperatures, keeping water moving within the pipes will help prevent freezing.
• Check the location for the main water shutoff in your home. And refresh your memory on—or learn—how it works, in case you have to use it.
• Check that fireplaces, wood stoves and electric heaters are working properly. Make sure there are no combustible items near the heat sources and watch them closely, especially the first time in the season you use them. Outside the house
• Wrap up any exposed pipes around your home. exposed pipes are susceptible to busting in cold temperatures.
• If your pipes burst, first turn off the water. You know now where the main water shut off is, right? Cut off the flow, then attend to the broken pipes.
• Generators! If you have a generator make sure you have enough fuel and place all generators outside your home or in an open air flow space.
Attention!!!! IF you do not have water please DO NOT assume the water facilities are down. Check your meter and make sure you do not have a leak!
If an emergency occurs please call Alison Rhone 936-332-4439
