Warming Center, Winter Weather & Building Closures

Friday

• All community center programming canceled after 6 p.m.
• If schools release early, after-school transportation will be cancelled.

Saturday & Sunday: Full Closures

• Cameron Park Zoo
• All library branches
• Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum
• Community Centers
• Doris Miller Pool
• All Rental Facilities
• Riverbend Park
• Lake Waco Wetlands

Saturday through Monday

• Cottonwood Creek Golf Course closed (remains closed Monday to allow turf to dry)
• All park restrooms closed, gates remain open

Before the freeze

• Insulate exposed pipes (especially in attics, garages, crawl spaces, and exterior walls)
• Cover outdoor faucets with an insulated faucet cover
• Disconnect garden hoses and drain them
• Shut off and drain outdoor water lines if you have a separate shut-off valve
• Seal air leaks around pipes (caulk/foam around gaps near windows, doors, and where pipes enter walls)
• Keep the garage door closed if water lines run through the garage

During the freeze

• Let faucets drip (a slow, steady drip from the hot and cold side helps prevent freezing)
• Open cabinet doors under sinks to let warm air circulate Keep your heat on (don't turn the thermostat way down overnight)
• Use safe space heating if needed (never leave heaters unattended)

If you'll be away

• Shut off the main water supply if possible
• Drain the system (or have someone check the home regularly)

If a pipe freezes

• Turn water off immediately if a pipe is cracked or leaking
• Thaw carefully using a hair dryer or warm towels (never use an open flame)
• Start thawing near the faucet end and work toward the frozen section