North Texas continues to feel the strain of winter weather as freezing temperatures challenge communities, residents, and local businesses. Officials are urging people to stay informed and take steps now to reduce the risk of damage, especially to home plumbing.
The City of Irving is encouraing all residents to keep up with the latest forecasts and warnings from the National Weather Service, as conditions can change quickly during extreme cold events.
Preventing Frozen Pipes At Home
Irving Water Utilities is reminding residents that frozen and burst pipes can occur even if plumbing is not directly exposed to freezing air. To help protect homes, officials recommend the following prevention tips to protect pipes:
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Drip interior faucets, particularly those on exterior-facing walls
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Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate around pipes
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Turn off irrigation systems when temperatures fall below freezing
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Protect outdoor faucets by wrapping them with a towel and plastic bag secured with duct tape if commercial covers are unavailable
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Disconnect garden hoses and store them in a protected area
Staying Informed
During this winter weather event, updates on City of Irving operations will be shared at IrvingTX.gov, as well as on the city’s social media channels, including X (Twitter) and Facebook.
Important Contacts
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Emergency: Call 9-1-1
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Irving Police (Non-Emergency): 972-273-1010
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Irving Water Utilities Emergency Hotline: 972-721-2281 or 972-721-2664
Power Outages (Oncor):
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24/7 outage hotline: 888-313-4747
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Text alerts (registration required):
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Text “reg” to 66267 to register
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Text “out” to 66267 to report an outage
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Text “stat” to 66267 for outage updates
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Gas Emergencies:
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Atmos Energy gas leak reporting: 866-322-8667
With snow/wintry mix in the forecast for Irving and the rest of DFW, read safety reminders.
