CULVER — Culver Town Clerk Karen Heim is reminding residents of some tips to avoid problems with the frigid temperatures for the next week.
Frozen water pipes are always a concern when temperatures remain in the teens or below for an extended period. Some steps you can take to help keep water running in your home include opening the cabinet doors under sinks to allow warmer air to circulate around the water lines, and letting both hot and cold faucets in the kitchen and bathrooms drip slightly.
Taking these precautions can help prevent frozen pipes inside your home as well as freezing of your water meter and underground water lines.
Town Hall in Culver is available as a warming station during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. After hours, the police lobby remains open. Once inside, please pick up the phone on the wall to contact the officer on duty, who will be able to assist you.
If you don’t reside in Culver you can find your nearest warming station by dialing 211.
If you are driving, remember that road salt becomes less effective when temperatures drop below 20 degrees, so please use extra caution.
Finally, check in on your neighbors and make sure they are ok.
