Hamilton County Emergency Management has issued a Winter Weather Alert
A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect through Saturday morning with wind chills as low as -15°F to -20°F.
A WINTER STORM WARNING is in effect for Saturday evening through Sunday. Expect 5–7 inches of snow late Saturday into Sunday as a winter storm moves through the area.
Very cold weather will continue into next week with dangerous wind chills at times.
Safety Tips:– Limit time outdoors and dress in layers.
– Cover exposed skin to prevent frostbite.
– Keep pets indoors.
– Check on elderly neighbors and those without adequate heat.
– If driving, keep an emergency kit in your car.
Stay tuned for updates and stay safe!
For frozen pipes or water leak emergencies, please call Carmel Utilities Water Distribution at 317-733-2855 and press 1.
Protect Your Pipes!
-Prevent your home’s water lines from freezing during the winter. Open kitchen and cabinet doors, especially those with plumbing on exterior walls, so that warmer indoor air can reach the pipes.
-When temperatures are expected to drop significantly below freezing (especially below 20 degrees for several hours), let a faucet served by vulnerable pipes drip a slow trickle of cold water. Moving water is less likely to freeze and a drip also helps relieve pressure in the lines if ice does form.