EMERGENCY FREEZE NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS

Severe subfreezing weather is forecast for our area. We must all act quickly to prevent pipes in our apartment community from freezing.

WE ASK THAT ALL RESIDENTS ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:

• Please make sure the heat is left on and set no lower than 55 degrees. If you plan to be away, have someone check your house daily to make sure the heat is still on to prevent freezing.
• Please allow all of your water faucets to drip steadily 24 hours a day.
• Please keep all windows closed in your apartment unit.
• Be sure to open the cabinet doors under the kitchen sink and bathroom sink(s) to allow heat to get to the plumbing.
• If you have washer/dryer units in your apartment, especially those located on any outside patio or in any outside closet, follow these steps to help prevent those water lines from freezing and breaking:

1)Turn both the hot and cold water lines off.

2)Disconnect these water lines from the back of your washing machine.

3)Place both water lines into the drain pipe behind the washing machine.

4)Turn both water lines back on so that a steady drip continues for 24 hours a day.

5)When you want to wash clothes, remember to reconnect the water lines.

Notify management at 781-320-1370 ASAP if you notice any water running from a building or from behind your walls.

As an additional precaution, it is advisable to stay indoors during severe weather. If you must walk on icy, wet, or snowy sidewalks, you should wear shoes that have a good tread. Be aware that ice forms on wooden steps and porches before it shows up on sidewalks. Keep in mind that frost can also cause slippery surfaces.

Sincerely,

Your Jefferson at Dedham Station Team