City Reminds Residents To Turn Off, Winterize Irrigation Systems

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Johns Creek, GA -- When temperatures drop below the freezing mark, you can take steps to protect yourself, your home and your car.

You can also ensure the safety of your fellow neighbors by turning off your irrigation systems, a proactive step that can prevent icing problems when spray freezes on sidewalks and streets.

Johns Creek Public Works officials report that in the past, crews have had to de-ice roads and sidewalks where automatic sprinklers turned on and the water froze.

To winterize your irrigation system:

• turn off water to the system at the main valve;
• set the automatic irrigation controller to the “rain” setting;
• turn on each valve to release pressure to the pipes; and
• drain all of the water from any components that might freeze.

Here are some other winter tips you and your family can use:

• bring your pets inside;
• protect young or tender plants;
• winterize your home to stay warm and save energy;
• winterize your car to ensure it’s safe and reliable in inclement weather; and
• assemble an emergency winter kit for the trunk of your car that includes: blanket, extra boots and gloves; ice scraper; small snow shovel; flashlight and kitty litter for traction when your car is stuck in snow.

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