01/22/2026
Hello our Texan friends!
Many areas of the US are being hit with severe cold weather. Ice, snow, and wind can have devastating consequences on homes and household budgets. Fortunately, there are precautions that can be taken to avoid the expense and inconvenience of winter damage. Don’t delay! Protect your home from the cold, harsh weather with these preventative measures.
Here are some immediate actions that you can take to minimize winter weather risks:
Keep your home heated to a minimum of 65 degrees.
Let hot and cold faucets drip to prevent freezing pipes.
Insulate or cover pipes that are exposed to cold – check outdoors, crawl spaces, unheated rooms, garages, and exterior walls
Open cabinet doors in the bathroom and kitchen to allow the warmer room temperatures to reach them.
Keep fireplaces, stoves, and heaters in working order.
Keep the fireplace flue closed when not in use.
Keep sidewalks and home entry free from snow and ice.
Watch for ice dams near gutter downspouts.
Remove dead, damaged, or dangerous branches to prevent them from falling under the weight of snow and ice.
Reach out to us anytime.
Keep warm & be safe !
Martinez Independent Insurance Group
