TRASH UPDATE: Due to safety concerns resulting from the severe winter weather forecast, trash and recycling pick up has been cancelled for Monday. It is anticipated that trash pick-up will resume as scheduled on Thursday and recycling on Monday.
Thank you for your understanding.
Harris County MUD 370 residents, it is time to prepare for colder temperatures! There is a Freeze Watch in effect for Saturday night through Monday morning, February 13th – February 15th, 2021. Temperatures are expected to drop to freezing levels overnight.
How can District residents prepare? Practice the “Four P’s” as the cold fronts set in:
People:
- Dress in warm clothing, wear coats and gloves when outdoors.
- Protect children and the elderly. Never leave them in a cold place or vehicle.
Pets:
- Bring your pets indoors.
- Provide a warm, safe place for them to eat and sleep.
Pipes:
- Prevent frozen pipes and damage to your home by opening the cabinets under the kitchen and bathroom sinks to allow warm air to circulate and warm the pipes.
- Insulate outdoor faucets and exposed pipes and be sure to disconnect and drain hoses from outdoor spigots.
Plants:
- Protect plants from freezing by covering them with plant-cover fabric, or a light blanket with plastic sheeting on top of it.
- Hydrate plants early so they can absorb and stay healthy through the cold.
Additionally, there are few other concerns for freezing temperatures that go along with your sprinkler backflow preventors. See images below to help identify your backflow preventer. LOEN residents may also want to check NABR for additional information.
- Turn off the shut-off valve. Most residential devices have two shut-off valves. These are typically covered in blue on the valve handles and located before and after the back flow device.
- Release the water pressure, with a screwdriver release the water from the bleeder valves. The bleeder valves are usually located under the top of the backflow device. If the water does not stop flowing you may have not shut the valves off completely.
- Leave the smaller bleeder valve open, this will let the any remaining water in the line expand without breaking the device.
- Insulate your backflow device. Most hardware / home services stores carry backflow insulating supplies.
