Brrrrrr: Watch For Freezing Pipes, Icy Roads
Temperatures could drop into the single digits tonight – here are some tips.
Baby, it’s cold outside, and it’s going to get colder. On the roads, that can lead to icy conditions, as road salt doesn’t work as well in temperatures below 20 degrees, according to EG Public Works Director Joe Duarte. He said his department would be monitoring roadway ice accumulation. But it’s something to keep in mind on walkways around your home too. You might want to try calcium chloride on your walkways, which works at lower temperatures. You can pick some up at Benny’s. Frozen pipes are another problem, especially for those of us in older houses. If you have pipes that are near exposed areas, follow the tips below. The other big priority is, of course, staying warm. If you do not have enough money to pay for heat, there is help. …
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Steve Andrews
1:12 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
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