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When temperatures are at or below freezing, water pipes can freeze or break. You can lower your risk by taking steps now to protect your plumbing from cold temperatures and by learning what to do if your pipes freeze or burst.
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(Feb. 4, 2025) The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) advises the traveling public to prepare for freezing temperatures and potential snow overnight Tuesday night and during the Wednesday morning commute.
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Potential snow through Tuesday
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A message from Priya Dhanapal, Public Works Deputy City Administrator
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With the official start of winter just around the corner, it’s finally time for classic winter activities: drinking hot cocoa, visiting the Portland ice rink, and winterizing your plumbing! Okay, that last one might not be a classic—but it should be. Here’s how to get started.
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Kids home from school? Not sure what to talk about at those awkward holiday dinners? We’ve got you(r hose bibs) covered with some family-friendly activities to prepare your pipes for winter.
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Be prepared for worse conditions than expected, as forecasts come with uncertainty about timing and amount of snow
See unexpected snow? Avoid travel; don't abandon your vehicle in a travel lane; find a safe, warm place to stay or walk to public transit
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Portland Water Bureau staff worked around the clock during the recent extreme winter weather event to keep water flowing and provide emergency service to customers with burst pipes. But the work doesn’t start or end there—we prepare for extreme weather and other emergencies all day, all year round.
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Frozen pipes are more likely to burst as temperatures begin to thaw. Learn what to do if your pipes burst or begin to leak. You may be able to receive leak repair assistance or request a bill adjustment.
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Take steps now to protect your plumbing from the winter weather.
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