Upcoming Weather Reminders

According to the US National Weather Service, the Front Range should expect to see bitter cold and dangerously cold wind chills arriving Friday, January 12^th through Monday, January 15^th. Below are some resources, tips, and reminders. Stay warm, Firestone!   

Online Area Resources

If you’re on social media, be sure to follow the area’s US National Weather Service page (https://www.facebook.com/NWSBoulder) and the Carbon Valley Emergency Management Agency (https://www.facebook.com/CarbonValleyEMA).  Both share critical information during weather incidents and are a great resource to the community.

Resources For Your Family

This weather is not fun for anyone. Please bring your pets indoors, and if you need to leave your house this weekend, please remember to dress appropriately and be prepared for the extreme weather.  Read more cold weather safety tips at https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold. 

Resources For Your Home

With below-freezing temperatures, the Public Works Department wants to remind residents that sustained temperatures below 20 degrees Fahrenheit can cause pipes to freeze during the winter months. Freezing pipes could cause leaks and expensive damage to your home or business. Here are a few tips to help avoid this: 

• Turn off outdoor faucets, and be sure to disconnect hoses. 
• Insulate water pipes that may be vulnerable to the cold or have caused problems before. 
• Identify and seal openings that allow cold air into the home.  
• Keep the garage doors closed to prevent excess cold air from coming into the home. 
• Periodically open cabinet doors under the kitchen or bathroom sinks to allow warm air to circulate around the plumbing. 
• Leave interior doors open to rooms with uneven heat distribution to allow the warm air to circulate evenly.