Rockwall County is under a Winter Storm Warning until 6 a.m. Wednesday, February 1

TO PREVENT HAZARDS & DAMAGE:

• Turn interior faucets on to a slow drip.
• Turn off your irrigation system.
• Backflow prevention devices are usually in insulated enclosures, but it is a good idea to add another layer of insulation under these enclosures to help prevent them from freezing during an extended period of low temperatures.
• Know where your water shut off valve is located and how to shut off your water should it become necessary due to a burst frozen pipe.
• Wrap/insulate exterior water faucets.

OTHER PREVENTION STEPS:

• Be sure you have signed up for free Nixle emergency alerts; send a text message from your phone with the keyword “RCOEM” to the number 888777
• Follow Heath SCAN for any necessary alerts specific to Heath
• Learn more about preparing for Winter Weather
• Register a loved one who is vulnerable during emergency situations for a Wellness Check by the Heath Department of Public Safety

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