- February 6, 2025
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The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for East Central Florida with temperatures expected to reach a low of around 28 degrees and wind gusts as high as 20 miles per hour.
In addition to ensuring residents' safety, the city of Port Orange urged locals to take caution with pets, pipes and sensitive plants.
Halifax Urban Ministries shelters will open when the temperature is below 40 degrees and will be opening cold weather shelters starting Wednesday through Friday. Anyone seeking shelter can meet at the North St. Facility at 2:30 pm and they will take them to various churches that are opening.
St Peters Catholic Church in Deland will be opening for three nights at 4 .pm.
First United Methodist in Bunnell at 205 N Pine St. will be opening this week starting at 5:30 pm.
Votran will coordinate any transportation needs.
Cold Weather Safety
Preparedness
Freezing pipes caution
According to the city, certain pipes, such as outdoor pipes or pipes in unheated interior areas or areas with little insulation, are at risk of freezing.
The city also provided the following tips from the Red Cross to protect frozen pipes in cold weather:
•Keep the faucet open. As the frozen area begins to melt, water will begin to flow again. Running water through the pipe will help to melt ice.
•Apply heat to the frozen section of the pipe by using an electric heating pad, a portable space heater or with towels soaked in hot water. Do not use a blowtorch, kerosene, propane heater, charcoal stove or other open flame device to heat the pipe.
•Apply heat until full water pressure is restored. If the frozen area is unknown or not accessible, call a licensed plumber.
•If one pipe freezes, check other faucets in the home to see if other pipes have frozen as well.
•For commercial properties, be sure to cover your backflow preventer. The best way to cover them is to wrap an old blanket or heavy towel around them and then cover them with a trash bag or trash can.
