Weather experts are predicting a colder than normal winter this year, even worse than last year which broke many cold weather records.
Last year several Shoreline buildings were affected by this cold snap and sustained substantial water damage after pipes froze, broke and then thawed.
Most of the damaged buildings were unoccupied apartment units with no heat turned on.
Fire sprinkler and plumbing experts recommend that buildings with any plumbing should maintain a minimum temperature of 40ยบ Fahrenheit.
Please check your building and be prepared. A simple way to protect your building is to leave the heat on. Other measures may be needed in certain circumstances.
Help Shoreline Fire Department spread the word and let coworkers, colleagues, family, and friends know that some simple preparation steps can potentially save thousands of dollars from unwanted water damage.
For information and questions please contact Shoreline Fire Marshal 206-533-6565.
On a side note, I hear we have a cold snap possibly arriving late December, and we may be in a prolonged deep freeze through January and mid February. Combination from Accuweather and the Old Farmer's Almanac.
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