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Alerts
WINTER WEATHER FREEZE ADVISORY
January 21, 2026
CUSTOMER NOTICE:
WINTER WEATHER AND FREEZING PIPE PRECAUTIONS
Okmulgee RWD #2 is expecting a winter storm with below-freezing temperatures and possible snow beginning Friday, January 23. These conditions can cause water lines and meters to freeze and break. Customers are urged to take precautions now to protect their plumbing and help prevent service interruptions.
Protecting Home Water Lines
Allow a very small stream the size of a pencil lead (not the diameter of a pencil) of water to drip from faucets, enough to keep the water moving during extreme cold, especially overnight. Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air to circulate around pipes. Seal cracks or openings around doors, windows, and foundations to keep cold air away from plumbing. Keep your home adequately heated at all times.
Special Notice for Mobile Homes
Mobile homes are especially vulnerable to frozen pipes. Be sure skirting is securely in place around the bottom of the home. Insulate exposed water lines and wrap pipes with foam insulation or heat tape if available. Leave a slow drip running in both hot and cold lines during freezing temperatures.
Protecting Your Water Meter
Please check your outdoor water meter box. Make sure the lid is properly secured and closed tightly. Add insulation inside the meter box such as foam board, fiberglass insulation in a plastic bag, or old towels sealed in plastic to keep them dry. You may temporarily place a piece of wood or insulation board over the top of the meter box for added protection during the storm, but remember to remove it after the freezing weather passes so the meter remains accessible and visible. [If you do not know where your meter box/can is, call the water office for assistance 918.756.8910]
Frozen pipes can burst and cause significant damage. The water district is not responsible for customer-owned service lines from the meter to your home or plumbing damaged by freezing. Thank you for helping protect your water service during this winter weather event.
If you live in an all-electric home and the power goes out, several important systems will stop working, which can affect comfort, safety, and even plumbing. Here is what typically happens and what to watch for.
Heating and hot water
Electric furnaces, heat pumps, baseboard heaters, and electric water heaters will not operate without electricity. Your home can cool down quickly in freezing weather, increasing the risk of frozen pipes and uncomfortable or unsafe indoor temperatures.
Helpful preparations
Keep extra blankets and warm clothing available. Have flashlights and battery-powered lanterns ready instead of candles. Charge phones and power banks ahead of storms. If possible, consider a generator or battery backup system for essential circuits such as heat, refrigerator, or medical equipment.
When you have an all-electric home and the power goes out during freezing weather, the main risk is that the house will lose heat and the water lines can freeze and burst. Since you cannot rely on electric heat, you have to protect the pipes in other ways until power is restored.
Let faucets drip
Let a small steady stream of water run from the faucets, especially the ones on outside walls or far from the water heater. Moving water is much less likely to freeze.
Shut off and drain if the outage may last
If the power is expected to be out for many hours or days and temperatures are well below freezing, the safest option is to shut off the main water supply to the house and drain the system. Turn off the main valve, then open all faucets and flush toilets to empty as much water as possible from the pipes. This prevents pipes from freezing and bursting.
Use available heat safely
If you have a gas fireplace, propane heater rated for indoor use, or wood stove, use it to keep the house above freezing, focusing on areas where plumbing runs. Never use grills, ovens, or unvented heaters indoors because of carbon monoxide danger.
Insulate and block cold air
Close off rooms that are not needed and concentrate heat in one area. Open cabinet doors under sinks to let warmer air reach the pipes. Block drafts around doors and windows with towels or blankets. Wrap exposed pipes with towels, blankets, or foam insulation to slow heat loss.
Protect vulnerable areas
Pay special attention to pipes in crawl spaces, attics, garages, and exterior walls. If accessible, add extra insulation or cover them with thick cloth or blankets.
If you must leave the home
If you cannot stay to monitor the situation and power may be out a long time, shut off the water and drain the lines before leaving. This is the best way to prevent costly damage.
Outdoor meters and lines
Make sure the water meter box is insulated and the lid is secure. Keep snow and ice cleared from the top so cold air cannot blow directly inside. If you know your water meter can has been vulnerable to weather before, try to cover with lightweight board and a place a rock on top.
The most important steps are keeping water moving with a drip or draining the system if heat cannot be maintained. Either one can save your pipes from freezing during a winter power outage.
Alerts
WINTER WEATHER FREEZE ADVISORY
January 21, 2026
CUSTOMER NOTICE:
WINTER WEATHER AND FREEZING PIPE PRECAUTIONS
Okmulgee RWD #2 is expecting a winter storm with below-freezing temperatures and possible snow beginning Friday, January 23. These conditions can cause water lines and meters to freeze and break. Customers are urged to take precautions now to protect their plumbing and help prevent service interruptions.
Protecting Home Water Lines
Allow a very small stream the size of a pencil lead (not the diameter of a pencil) of water to drip from faucets, enough to keep the water moving during extreme cold, especially overnight. Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air to circulate around pipes. Seal cracks or openings around doors, windows, and foundations to keep cold air away from plumbing. Keep your home adequately heated at all times.
Special Notice for Mobile Homes
Mobile homes are especially vulnerable to frozen pipes. Be sure skirting is securely in place around the bottom of the home. Insulate exposed water lines and wrap pipes with foam insulation or heat tape if available. Leave a slow drip running in both hot and cold lines during freezing temperatures.
Protecting Your Water Meter
Please check your outdoor water meter box. Make sure the lid is properly secured and closed tightly. Add insulation inside the meter box such as foam board, fiberglass insulation in a plastic bag, or old towels sealed in plastic to keep them dry. You may temporarily place a piece of wood or insulation board over the top of the meter box for added protection during the storm, but remember to remove it after the freezing weather passes so the meter remains accessible and visible. [If you do not know where your meter box/can is, call the water office for assistance 918.756.8910]
Frozen pipes can burst and cause significant damage. The water district is not responsible for customer-owned service lines from the meter to your home or plumbing damaged by freezing. Thank you for helping protect your water service during this winter weather event.
If you live in an all-electric home and the power goes out, several important systems will stop working, which can affect comfort, safety, and even plumbing. Here is what typically happens and what to watch for.
Heating and hot water
Electric furnaces, heat pumps, baseboard heaters, and electric water heaters will not operate without electricity. Your home can cool down quickly in freezing weather, increasing the risk of frozen pipes and uncomfortable or unsafe indoor temperatures.
Helpful preparations
Keep extra blankets and warm clothing available. Have flashlights and battery-powered lanterns ready instead of candles. Charge phones and power banks ahead of storms. If possible, consider a generator or battery backup system for essential circuits such as heat, refrigerator, or medical equipment.
When you have an all-electric home and the power goes out during freezing weather, the main risk is that the house will lose heat and the water lines can freeze and burst. Since you cannot rely on electric heat, you have to protect the pipes in other ways until power is restored.
Let faucets drip
Let a small steady stream of water run from the faucets, especially the ones on outside walls or far from the water heater. Moving water is much less likely to freeze.
Shut off and drain if the outage may last
If the power is expected to be out for many hours or days and temperatures are well below freezing, the safest option is to shut off the main water supply to the house and drain the system. Turn off the main valve, then open all faucets and flush toilets to empty as much water as possible from the pipes. This prevents pipes from freezing and bursting.
Use available heat safely
If you have a gas fireplace, propane heater rated for indoor use, or wood stove, use it to keep the house above freezing, focusing on areas where plumbing runs. Never use grills, ovens, or unvented heaters indoors because of carbon monoxide danger.
Insulate and block cold air
Close off rooms that are not needed and concentrate heat in one area. Open cabinet doors under sinks to let warmer air reach the pipes. Block drafts around doors and windows with towels or blankets. Wrap exposed pipes with towels, blankets, or foam insulation to slow heat loss.
Protect vulnerable areas
Pay special attention to pipes in crawl spaces, attics, garages, and exterior walls. If accessible, add extra insulation or cover them with thick cloth or blankets.
If you must leave the home
If you cannot stay to monitor the situation and power may be out a long time, shut off the water and drain the lines before leaving. This is the best way to prevent costly damage.
Outdoor meters and lines
Make sure the water meter box is insulated and the lid is secure. Keep snow and ice cleared from the top so cold air cannot blow directly inside. If you know your water meter can has been vulnerable to weather before, try to cover with lightweight board and a place a rock on top.
The most important steps are keeping water moving with a drip or draining the system if heat cannot be maintained. Either one can save your pipes from freezing during a winter power outage.