From the National Weather Service: All of North & Central Texas will experience hazardous beginning Sunday into next week. It is also possible that temperatures will remain near or below freezing through at least Tuesday in some areas, so now is the time to begin taking precautions.
As we prepare for the winter weather, here are some freezing temp reminders!
- Open cabinet doors under sinks to expose pipes to heat within the house
- Slow drip your faucets for any location that is served by exposed pipes or those in exterior walls
- Turn off your yard sprinkler systems
Remember the four P's: People, Pets, Plants & Pipes will be at risk.
- Check on your neighbors & family
- Bring your pets indoors
- Cover or bring sensitive plants indoors
- Protect outdoor pipes and let indoor faucets drip
In an emergency due to broken or frozen pipes, it is important to know the location of your home's water shut-off valve. Please reference the City's tutorial videos below with step-by-step instructions on how to turn off your household water.
Oncor Updates
Oncor has already completed annual winter preparations. For more information on these preparations, visit the Oncor website.
- Oncor is closely monitoring and preparing for the arrival of a strong cold front on Sunday.
- Below-freezing temperatures (mid-to-late 20’s) are expected for all of Oncor’s service territory. (Winter precipitation may be possible later in the week but forecasts won’t be specific for a few more days.)
- Customers are encouraged to stay weather aware and take steps over the weekend to protect ‘The Four P’s’ – people, pets, pipes and plants.
- Oncor’s seasonal preparedness planning occurs year-round and annual winter preparations have been completed.
- Our teams will be ready to respond should any outage impacts occur.
Customers can connect with Oncor and receive updates through our various communication platforms, including: