To avoid freezing problems with your pipes, water customers should take the following steps:

1.	Foundation air vents and crawl spaces should be closed or covered up.
2.	Cracks in foundations should be filled with mortar, insulation, etc.
3.	Heat should be left on inside of home - at least 60 degrees.
4.	All garden hoses should be disconnected from outside faucets.
5.	Exposed water pipes should be wrapped or covered.
6.	Faucets may be left dripping at a fast drip in extremely cold weather.
7.	Unheated vacant houses should be winterized and the following should also be checked: a.   Rogers Water Utilities personnel should shut off water to the house at the meter. b.   Pipes, hot water tanks, and commodes should be completely drained. (a licensed plumber can blow air through pipes to drain them of water) c.   Pour "RV" antifreeze into drains, toilet bowls, and flush tanks.
8.	All lids on water meter boxes should be kept securely closed to keep freezing winds out.
9.	Permanent, highly visible house numbers on your house will help service crews respond to emergencies as quickly as possible.

By following these few easy steps, you can help avoid the inconvenience and hassle of frozen pipes this winter.