During the winter months, fire sprinkler systems are at risk of failure due to cold weather extremes. Preparation must be made by inspecting the system to prevent frozen pipes, as the lack of proper ...

Step 1: Shut off the irrigation water supply. Locate the shut-off valve, which is typically in a green box in your yard close to the water meter. Turn the valve so it's perpendicular to the pipe to ...

With cold temperatures gripping northern Illinois, homeowners need to be aware of the possibility of pipes freezing. The ...

With temperatures expected to stay below freezing through Friday, the American Red Cross issued the following information on how to prevent frozen water pipes and what to do if a freeze happens: 1 Why ...

With the winter season on its way, the Ocean City Fire Department is urging residents to take precautions to prevent fires, ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Pipes can be a big problem in the cold. Not just for you in your home but utilities as well. Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) told FOX13 it had already had a handful of broken ...

Starting this weekend, millions of Americans across more than a dozens states are expected to feel the coldest and most persistent blast of Arctic air reaching the Central, Southern and Eastern parts ...

HOUSTON – As cold weather rolls through the Houston area, residents are working hard to get ready for whatever comes their way. While knocking off those checklists, we want to provide tips to keep ...

HOUSTON — It’s one of the P’s that you’re told to protect whenever the Houston area gets a hard freeze – pipes. (If you don't know the other P's, they're pets, plants and people!) During a news ...

Madison advises residents to turn off and drain sprinkler systems, seal drafts, and insulate exposed pipes to prevent ...

DENVER — Denver residents wondering about sprinkler activation can likely proceed with caution. While the average last freeze in Denver occurs around May 5, current forecasts suggest temperatures will ...