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Winter Weather Tips
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Advisories Issued
Despite our sub-tropical climate here in the Houston area, we can still see cold weather in the winter when conditions are right. The National Weather Service issues numerous cold-weather related advisories.
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Fire Safety
Discover how to keep your family and home safe from winter fires with these helpful tips.
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Frozen Pipes
Explore some helpful tips to avoid frozen pipes in the winter as well as tips to help diffuse the problem if they have already frozen.
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Winter Weather 4 P's
Thanks to the City of Houston for this excellent summary of the “4 P’s”:
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Shutting off the Water
Winter can be a tough season for your pipes. So, if a pipe is full of water and the water inside of it freezes, the pipe could break or burst. Turning off your water is one way to prevent this from happening.
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Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)
TDI provides tips for frozen pipes and fire safety to help keep your winter safe and insurance-claim free.