Published on December 09, 2024
Before Jack Frost visits Addison, please take some time to make sure you are prepared for this upcoming winter season. Our Fire, Public Works & Engineering, and Parks & Recreation Departments have a few housekeeping requests for residents and businesses while the weather is still relatively mild:
Lawn Sprinklers: Please make sure that your freeze sensors on your irrigation sprinklers are functioning or turn your sprinklers off when temperatures are forecasted to slip below freezing. Overspray from sprinkler systems can cause significant traffic issues when the water freezes on roads.
Tree Trimming: The low-hanging branches of the trees on your property impede the Town’s emergency vehicles, especially when ice weighs them down. Fire apparatus require a clearance of 14 feet which is why Addison’s code requires all residential and commercial trees to be trimmed at least 14 feet above the roadways. Please help the Addison Fire Department improve access to your neighborhood by making sure your trees along the street are trimmed.
Protect Your Pipes: Review tips from Public Works to Protect Your Pipes from the Winter Weather to make sure your pipes don’t burst if we reach freezing conditions.
Winterize your Home and Car: Take a look at the CDC’s recommendations for preparing your home and car for winter weather, to make sure you’re home and car are both prepped for the winter. It’s a good idea to make an emergency kit for your car, so you’re prepared for delays or icy conditions.
Keep informed: Check out our webpage for more information about Inclement Weather Resources. During inclement conditions, if you want to check about Town facility closures, please call our information line at (972) 450-7005.