Public Information Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
...Home Preparedness Tips for Prolonged Frigid Cold...
An arctic air mass will be entrenched over the region for at least
the next week. High temperatures will likely not rise above the
upper teens to mid 20s during this time, with overnight lows in
the lower teens to single digits.
Here are some tips to protect your home from the cold:
* Insulate water supply lines that run through unheated areas.
These are usually found in the basement, crawl spaces, attic,
garage, under bathroom and kitchen cabinets, and along exterior
walls.
* Cracks and holes in outside walls and foundations near water
pipes should be sealed with caulk to keep the cold air out.
* Reduce wind drafts that transport cold air from outside to
inside the house by making sure that all exterior windows and
doors are air tight.
* Open kitchen and bathroom sink cabinets to allow warmer air to
circulate around plumbing.
* Allow faucets to drip slowly to keep unheated pipes from
freezing. Keeping them open relieves pressure that builds
between the faucet and ice blockage.
* Don't turn the heat down too much if you are going away. Leave
the heat set to at least 55 degrees.
* Also, know where and how to shut off the main water supply in
case of a ruptured pipe.
Keeping your home warm can also be difficult in this weather.
* Make sure you have sufficient heating fuel.
* Never use a stove, oven, grill, etc. to heat your home.
* Place space heaters on level hard surfaces at least three feet from
anything flammable. Never leave them unattended.
* Install carbon monoxide detectors in you home and quickly move
to fresh air if the alarm sounds.
Finally, check that seniors, infants, those with chronic health
problems, and mental health conditions are in safely and
adequately heated dwellings.
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