Freezing temperatures are coming to Houston this week, here's how to prepare
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Make sure any vehicles you own are filled with gas ahead of Thursday and consider storing extra gas as well. In the event of power going out, your car can help you charge your devices and stay warm.During freezing temperatures, it's possible for pipes to freeze and then rupture when they thaw, causing damage to your home. To prevent that, open your kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to let the warmth of your house reach your walls and water pipes.
Letting faucets drip to keep water moving can also help prevent freezing, though it isn't 100 percent foolproof, Joe Bany, director of field operations at John Moore Services,Outdoor pets should be brought inside if possible, and any pets or livestock that can't be brought inside should be built some type of shelter to keep them out of the wind and cold.
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