Insulate pipes with insulation sleeves, wrapping, or using slip-on foam pipe insulation. Do not leave any gaps without insulation, as cold air can affect the pipe in these spaces.

Winterize your sprinkler system by turning the water off to your irrigation system and draining your backflow preventer.

Maintain a heating source inside the building to protect pipes against the cold.

Open cabinets underneath faucets.

Exterior hose bibs are normally left unattended, so disconnect hoses and insulate faucets with covers or blankets.

Know where your shut-off valve is located in case of emergency. Generally, the valve is on the side of the house near the garage.

If you choose to leave a faucet dripping, please only let the faucet drip slowly. NO STEADY STREAMS.

If traveling for the Holidays, it is recommended that you turn the water off on the street and drain all your plumbing at your house.