WINNIPEG – Thousands more Winnipeg homes are at risk of having frozen pipes, according to a release issued by the city Saturday.
City staff are working to contact an additional 3,240 at-risk homeowners by phone and uniformed members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service will hand-deliver notices.
“There is nothing Winnipeg does better than pulling together when our fellow citizens need help. I want to thank all Winnipeggers who have reached out to offer assistance to those who are without water,” said Mayor Sam Katz in a press release.
“Allowing the use of a temporary hose line, offering laundry facilities or offering to refill water jugs is helping during this difficult time.”
Only residents at risk of freezing pipes are being encouraged to leave a tap running. Residents who have not been notified of a risk to their pipes are asked to refrain from leaving a tap running to lower the risk of basement flooding as well as sewer backup and treatment plant issues.
A total of 4,965 properties have now been identified as being at-risk, though the city didn’t name specific neighbourhoods.
There are currently 806 properties being treated for frozen water pipes.
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