Winter is here, and it is best to prepare for potential winter weather before any forecast developments and while supplies are readily available. Here are a few tips to winterize your home!
- Insulate pipes
- Weatherproof doors and windows
- Check irrigation systems
- Protect plants and animals
- Shut off and drain main water valve
- Monitor cold weather forecast
The City of Orange Office of Emergency Management would like to remind residents to follow the Four P's (People, Pets, Plants, and Pipes) during inclement weather. In the event of an emergency, officials will notify residents through the Southeast Texas Alerting Network (STAN), social media channels, and the local media. Register to receive emergency notifications by signing up for STAN at https://thestan.com/registration/. Citizens are encouraged to monitor local news and official social media sites for current information regarding weather updates.
For more information, visit www.weather.gov/LCH.