01/13/2014 Ofc Rumery-Taylor
0700- shift change w/Ofc Richardson
0800- met ferry-PFD shift change-put out deer hunting sign
0945- met ferry
0955- 380 Island Ave-service provided for retrieval of belongings
1030- multiple phone calls re: civil matter
1045- bldg/equip/vehicle maintenance
1100- met ferry-Peters Construction truck & trailer hauling Bulldozer
stuck on ramp-small delay moving all the equipment-CBL deck hands-Maine
DOT(coincidentally on site for routine inspection) and DPW's Marty Mulkern
helped resolve situation
1200- Online EMS training
1230- met ferry
1430- met ferry-patrolled Island
1530- met ferry
1645- met ferry-patrolled Island
1750- met ferry
1800- PFD volunteers meeting
1930- met ferry
1945- vehicle parked in fire lane ticketed
2030- Deer hunters transported to ferry-met ferry
2130- met ferry
2245- met ferry
Before Cold Weather
- Locate and insulate pipes most susceptible to freezing, typically those near outer walls, in crawl spaces or in the attic. Use insulation made especially for this purpose.
- Wrap pipes with heat tape (UL-approved).
- Seal any leaks that allow cold air inside where pipes are located.
- Disconnect garden hoses and shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets. This reduces the chance of freezing in the short span of pipe just inside the house.
When It's Cold
- Let hot and
cold water trickle at night from a faucet on an outside wall.
- Open cabinet
doors to allow more heat to get to uninsulated pipes under a sink or appliance
near an outer wall.
- Make sure
heat is left on and set no lower than 55 degrees F.
- If you plan to be away: (1) Have someone check your house daily to make sure the heat is still on to prevent freezing, or (2) drain and shut off the water system (except indoor sprinkler systems).
If Pipes Freeze
- Make sure you and your family know how to shut off the water, in case pipes burst. Stopping the flow of water can minimize the damage to your home. Call a plumber, and contact your insurance agent. Never try to thaw a pipe with an open flame or torch.
- Always be careful of the potential for electric shock in and around standing water.
