New Milford Fire Department: PREVENT FROZEN PIPES AND WATER DAMAGE

Press release from the New Milford Fire Department:

January 17, 2022

NMFD has responded to several burst pipe calls in the last 24 hours causing thousands of dollars in damages to neighborhood homes. Here are some simple tips to prevent frozen pipes in these frigid conditions.

Space heaters should never be left unattended.

Gas/Propane or other combustible gas space heaters should never be used indoors to prevent carbon monoxide buildup.

This press release was produced by the New Milford Fire Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.