Shreveport Needs to Do These 5 Things to Their Home Now

Do you remember dealing with the aftermath of the snow that hit Shreveport-Bossier in February of 2021? Remember when it was confirmed that Shreveport's water system was a complete mess?

In case you forgot Shreveport had multiple issues regarding water, frozen pipes, water main breaks, no water pressure, you name it, there were countless problems. Simply put, Shreveport was nowhere near prepared for the mess that we dealt with. I don't know about you but I want to take all the steps possible so I don't let a rookie mistake cost me money in the long run.

If you think it is too late since the cold front has already hit the Ark-La-Tex, think again. Just because people around you got ahead of the weather doesn't mean you have to sit back and hope for the best. Take action now and protect your home.

Here Are Things You Must Do to Your Home When Temperatures Drop.

1. Allow a small trickle of water to run overnight, no this won't mess up your water bill. The preferred way to let a faucet drip is through a faucet on an outside wall.

2. Open all the cabinets under the sink. You need the warm air to make its way all over your home including under the sinks.

3. Know what to do if a pipe bursts. Do you know the locations of your shut-off valves? This will be the quickest way to make sure your home doesn't flood.

4. Turn off automatic sprinklers

5. Make sure you go through and detach hoses from faucets my dad always wrapped the faucets to protect the pipes outdoors. (Most hardware stores sell inexpensive foam exterior faucet covers too)

Also, a very important message for everyone who uses space heaters, make sure your space heater is at least 4 feet away from anything, Things you should be cautious of are things like fabric, papers, furniture anything that could catch fire. Also, you must remember to never use an extension cord if you are using a space heater.