Georgians preparing for frosty temperatures in the coming holiday weekend

ATLANTA — The ultimate days and countdown earlier than Christmas could embrace a curveball for people throughout metro- Atlanta, who will probably be compelled to interrupt the custom of celebrating in gentle and comfy situations.

“It was simply 68 levels final week. … I don’t suppose we’re prepared,” neighbor Malaya Valentine stated.

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This yr, final minute purchasing additionally contains some last-minute housekeeping and residential enchancment as temperatures are anticipated to plummet to the kids.

Should you do it abruptly with a plan in thoughts, you sort of simply do a hopscotch round the home,” home-owner Jerry Vach stated.

Jerarod Diaz is an area contractor who says excessive situations name for excessive measures.

“I feel pipes are probably the most essential issues you’ll be able to care for,” Diaz stated. “Dripping your taps will not be solely vital however it will not be sufficient.… Pipes can nonetheless freeze if the temperature drops under 20 levels for an prolonged period of time.”

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So, when you’re wrapping your presents, go forward and wrap your pipes — no matter if whether or not they’re outdated or new.

“They promote foam protector…. You’ll be able to simply wrap them up with tape and that may forestall them from getting colder,” Diaz stated. “It can value you a few bucks, however the money and time are nothing in comparison with what may occur in the event you don’t.”

“Hundreds of {dollars}?” Channel 2′s Elizabeth Rawlins requested Diaz.

“Sure, as a result of it could have an effect on your drywall … your partitions … subfloor,” he stated.

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“I’ll in all probability discover one thing that I didn’t do that time that I would like so as to add to my record subsequent time,” Vach stated.

“It’s all about retaining these pipes heat, so in the event you’re chilly in areas of your property … so are your pipes.”

“I simply got here from Chicago … it was 20 levels there … and now it’s going to be 13 right here in Georgia,” Valentine stated.

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