Cold weather is on the way! While precipitation isn’t expected until later this week, now’s the time to prep and stay safe. STAY WEATHER AWARE: 👉 Sign up for weather & emergency alerts: member.everbridge.net/892807736729515/login PREPARE YOUR HOME: 👉 Prevent heating fires – never use an oven or gas stove to heat your home. 👉 Ensure space heaters are plugged directly into an outlet and are not damaged. 👉 A home emergency kit should include essentials like non-perishable food, water, blankets, batteries, and a first aid kit. 👉 Keep pets indoors. Wipe paws after walks to remove ice and salt. PREVENT FREEZING PIPES: 👉 Locate your emergency shutoff valve in case a pipe does freeze. 👉 Use pipe insulation for exposed pipes. 👉 Open under sink cabinets to circulate heat. 👉 Keep your heat on, even when you’re not home. 👉 Drip faucets to reduce the risk of frozen pipes. ROAD SAFETY: 👉 Slow down and drive cautiously. Black ice is invisible and can form unexpe...