2024 Extreme Weather Home Tips |
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Here are some simple steps you can take to help prepare your home when
extreme cold weather is forecast:
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Disconnect & drain garden hoses
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Cover outside faucets with insulating foam covers
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Turn off and drain sprinkler systems, and insulate sprinkler
components
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Insulate exposed pipes in the attic
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Open cabinet doors under sinks
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Drip both hot and cold water faucets in kitchen and bath
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Locate the water main cut-off and have a cut-off key ready if a
water line bursts
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Inspect fireplace and chimney before using
Stay informed on outages and receive outage alerts
Report Outages, Receive Alerts, Access the Outage Map at CenterPoint Energy Electric Outage Center :
https://gis.centerpointenergy.com/outagetracker/
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