Friday, January 19th 2024, 8:24 am
A Tulsa home is covered in ice and damaged after a water meter appears to have burst in front of the home.
The pipe burst happened near 61st and Mingo on Friday morning, as freezing temperatures persist in the area.
City crews are at the scene and are working to resolve the issue.
Wind chill values have dropped into sub-zero temperatures across parts of northern Oklahoma. A wind chill advisory will remain for Tulsa and most of this region through at least the noon hour.
Afternoon highs today will only reach the lower 20s for northern Oklahoma and some upper 20s across the southern part of the state.
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The City of Tulsa says it's important to protect your pipes from the cold.
Officials recommend protecting outside pipes by disconnecting garden hoses from your house and installing covers on outside faucets.
Also, if a sink is along an outside wall of your home, allow a trickle of water to run and open the cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate.
The National Weather Service says when temperatures drop to 28°F or lower for a couple of hours you should bring pets indoors, protect sensitive vegetation, protect outdoor pipes and let indoor faucets drip and to turn off automatic sprinklers.
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