With icing possible in the region, local insurance agent Butch Eleam is reminding residents that many insurance companies not only allow, but encourage homeowners to take reasonable steps to prevent additional damage after a storm.
With winter weather and colder temperatures in the forecast, the City of Summerville is reminding residents to take a few simple steps now to reduce the risk of frozen or burst pipes. The city recommends letting faucets drip at a thin stream—about the size of a pencil lead—especially for sinks on exterior walls, and opening kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to help warmer air circulate around plumbing. Officials also advise disconnecting garden hoses from outdoor spigots and using insulated covers if available. Residents are encouraged to make sure everyone in the home knows where the main water shut-off valve is located in case a pipe breaks. For questions or assistance, residents can contact the City of Summerville at 706-859-0900.
With freezing temperatures in the forecast, the City of Summerville is urging residents to take a few simple steps now to help prevent frozen and bursting pipes during the cold snap.
City officials recommend dripping faucets with a very thin stream of water — about the size of a pencil lead — especially for fixtures on exterior walls. Residents are also encouraged to open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors so warmer indoor air can circulate around plumbing that may be tucked against outside walls.
Another important step is disconnecting garden hoses from outdoor spigots. If available, insulated foam covers can also be placed over exterior faucets to help reduce freezing risk. The city also reminds households to make sure everyone knows where the main water shut-off valve is located, so water can be turned off quickly if a pipe bursts.
For questions or assistance, residents can contact the City of Summerville at 706-859-0900.
Live Christmas trees can bring a fresh holiday scent and tradition into the home, but they can also become a serious fire hazard if they dry out or are placed too close to heat sources. Fire officials urge families across Northwest Georgia to take a few key precautions to reduce the risk of a fast-moving house fire.