Frisco officials reschedule programming, offer tips ahead of freezing temperatures

The Frisco Public Works Department shared five steps to prepare for a freeze:

• Turn off sprinklers at the controller and ensure the system is not set to run automatically.
• Disconnect and drain all garden hoses and cover any exposed pipes or faucets.
• Protect indoor pipes by opening cabinet doors under sinks and setting faucets to five drips per minute.
• Locate water shutoff valves for homes and sprinkler systems.
• Prepare outdoor areas by moving potted plants indoors, protecting sensitive plants with frost cloth and covering garden beds with 2-4 inches of mulch.

If a pipe bursts during the freeze, residents can call Public Works at 972-292-5800 or the nonemergency dispatch number at 972-292-6010.

City officials also directed residents to prepare for possible power outages by stocking up on flashlights and extra batteries.

One more thing

Drivers are encouraged to use extra caution, park away from the street and avoid blocking storm drains and fire hydrants to allow road crews room to work.