Staying safe during the holidays

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Many students will be leaving Lawrence and heading home for the holidays. The City of Lawrence had some tips for staying safe and keeping apartments and homes secure during winter break.

Emily Tuel, Bayard, Iowa senior, said she planned not to turn her heat off, but just turn it down when leaving for an extended amount of time. Turning the heat off could lead to pipes freezing and bursting.
Leave a faucet dripping or barely running to help avoid pipes from freezing.
Leave cabinet doors open under sinks to allow warm air to circulate around the water pipes.
The Kansas Department of Transportation said to check road and weather conditions before leaving. In Kansas, call 511, or 1-866-511-5368 from anywhere in the United States. Or, visit a Web site such as www.safetravelusa.com.
When driving in poor weather, leave early and take it slow.
The City of Lawrence ordinance 8324 says the owner or occupant of a property is responsible for the removal of snow or ice that accumulates on public sidewalks adjacent to their home. The owner has 48 hours to remove the ice once it is formed, or once the snowfall ends. If ice cannot be removed, the owner has 48 hours to place salt or sand over it. If a complaint is filed, the property owner will be fined $20 a day, plus court costs if found guilty. The ordinance is to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

— Edited by Jonathan Hermes

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