The Town of Fairview would like to share some tips for protecting your home from the effects of freezing weather.
Before a freeze:
Insulate outside faucets with a weather-proof covering. Special covers are available at home improvement stores.
Disconnect garden hoses from outside faucets.
Wrap exposed pipes inside and outside your home.
Inspect fire sprinkler systems annually.
If you will be traveling and your house will be unoccupied for several days, call the Fairview Utility Billing desk at 972-562-0522 and request for the Town to shut off water to your house. After the water is turned off, drain all outside water faucets.
During a freeze:
Open cabinet doors under sinks that are adjacent to outside walls.
If temperatures are expected to dip to 28 degrees or colder for at least 4 hours, drip both cold and hot water faucets slowly.
If your washing machine is in an unheated room, or if you lose power, shut off water to the machine.
If ice or snow accumulates around your gas meter, sweep it away with a broom or brush. Never kick or chip snow and ice away with a hard object.
If you experience a water emergency at your home and you’re unable to turn the shut-off valve:
After hours or during an inclement weather closure, call 972-886-4229.
During normal business hours, call Town Hall at 972-562-0522, and press 5.
If you smell natural gas, act fast. Leave the area immediately, and call 911 once you are a safe distance away. The Atmos Gas emergency number is 866-322-8667.
Important note: If you plan to use a portable generator, follow all safety measures, including keeping the generator outdoors and away from all doors, windows and vents. Always ensure fireplaces and other heat sources are properly ventilated.
