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❄️ And here we go! Oklahoma, get ready!
The freeze is on its way! ❄️ It's time to prepare your home for the icy temperatures ahead.
* Open Cabinets and Drip Faucets: Open kitchen and bathroom cabinets to allow warm air to circulate around plumbing. Let faucets drip slightly to prevent pipes from freezing.
* Insulate Pipes: Wrap exposed pipes with insulation to keep them from freezing. Pay special attention to pipes in unheated areas and exterior walls.
* Seal Cracks and Gaps: Use weather stripping, caulking, or spray foam insulation to seal any cracks or gaps around doors and windows to keep cold air out.
* Disconnect Outdoor Hoses: Disconnect, drain, and store garden hoses. Shut off water to outdoor faucets and cover them with insulation.
* Maintain Warm Air Flow: Keep doors open and maintain a consistent indoor temperature, ideally around 68°F (20°C) or higher.
* Know Your Main Water Shut-Off Valve: Locate and learn how to operate the main water shut-off valve in case of a burst pipe.
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If Your Pipes Burst and Flood Your Home:
* Turn Off the Main Water Supply: Immediately shut off the main water supply to stop the flooding.
* Disconnect Electrical Power: If water is near electrical outlets or appliances, turn off the power to avoid electrocution.
* Call Texola Disaster Response Team at 405-724-9900 For 24/7 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. We will help with dispatching a plumber, water removal, content salvage and will document the entire process for insurance.