Freezing Temperatures Expected Starting Sunday

According to the National Weather Service, an Artic cold front is expected to move through our area on Sunday. Long durations of subfreezing temperatures (< 32°) and low wind chills are anticipated to last into mid next week. Residents should begin cold weather preparations now.

Cold Weather Preparation

Residents are advised to:

• Monitor the latest forecasts, warnings, and updates for our area at weather.gov.
• Protect your pipes: Wrap your pipes that are exposed outdoors.
• Know how to shut off your water. Locate your main water shut off valve now, so it can be shut off in the event a pipe breaks. 
• Cover your plants for protection from the freeze.
• For more detailed information on how to prepare for winter weather please go to ready.com/winter-ready.
• Sign up for the Friendswood Notification System at friendswood.com/notify for emergency weather updates. 

Practice Winter Fire Safety

• Never use an oven or stovetop to heat your home. 
• Always use a metal or heat-tempered glass screen when using your fireplace. 
• Candles: Any open flame is dangerous. If possible, use battery-operated candles. Put candles in sturdy holders at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn, Make sure candles cannot be reached by children or pets, and Blow out all candles if you leave the room, get sleepy, or go to bed.
• Plug only 1 heat-producing appliance (like a space heater) into an electrical outlet at a time. Never use an extension cord or power strip.
• Keep anything that can burn a least 3 feet away from any heat source. (Space heater, fireplace, etc.)
• Ensure you have a working carbon monoxide alarm when you use fuel burning appliances, such as space heaters and fireplaces.

Park Facility Closures

Due to the incoming freeze, we are prepping for temporary facility closures. See the following closure schedule for various facilities:

• Renwick Complex - closes FRIDAY
• Schulz Sportspark - closes FRIDAY
• Centennial Park B pavilion - closes FRIDAY
• Activity Building - closes FRIDAY (after 3pm)
• Centennial Park A pavilion - closes SATURDAY (after 9am)
• Jones Hangar - closes SUNDAY
• Stevenson Park restrooms - closes SUNDAY (after 4pm)
• Old City Park restrooms - closes SUNDAY (after 4pm)

All facilities will reopen on Wednesday morning, January 17. For any questions, please contact the Friendswood Parks & Recreation Department at  281-996-3220 or email them at rec@friendswood.com.