Let hot and cold water drip slowly from inside faucets during a hard freeze. The consistent flow of water can help prevent ...

Keep cabinet doors open to allow warm air inside. Let cold water drip from faucets ... Remove, drain and store hoses used outdoors. Inside valves that supply outdoor hoses should be closed.

The city recommends that if your home will be unoccupied for several days to turn off water at your private valve, because if a freeze happens while you’re away, you could come back to a flooded ...