Public Works shares tips on avoiding frozen pipes

Havre Daily News staff

Havre Public Works issued a release about the forecast below-zero weather and how it could lead to frozen pipes and how to help prevent that.

“With the cold weather arriving, we here at the Public Works Department thought we might pass along some helpful tips to prevent frozen water pipes inside your residences,” the release said. “Most of us know these tips and tricks, but we have been pretty spoiled this year so far and (we) wanted to remind everyone that being prepared is paramount.”

The release included several tips on reducing the chance of pipes freezing.

• Set the thermostat to warmer than 65 degrees if leaving the house for multiple days.

• Find the faucet farthest from where water enters the house and let it drip slowly

• Open cabinet doors underneath the sink, and

• Keep garage doors closed.

“Stay warm out there,” the Public Works release added, saying people can keep up to date by liking and following the department’s Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/HavrePublicWorks.