AAA Warns of Car and Home Risks During Cold Snap in Tampa Bay

Vehicle Preparedness for Cold Weather

• 🚗 Cold temperatures can significantly impact vehicles, particularly car batteries and tire pressure.
• 💡 AAA anticipates a surge in calls for dead batteries and low tire pressure due to the extreme cold.
• 🛠️ Mechanics recommend starting the car daily and running it for a few hours to help preserve the battery.
• ⚠️ Mechanics also advise checking tires for dry rot and adding slightly more air pressure than recommended for cold weather.

Home Plumbing Protection

• 🏠 Freezing temperatures pose a risk to home plumbing, potentially leading to burst pipes.
• 💧 To prevent frozen pipes, it's recommended to leave cabinet doors under sinks open to allow heat to circulate.
• 💧 Turning faucets on to a slow drip helps keep water moving and reduces the risk of pipes freezing and bursting.
• ⚠️ Ignoring these warnings can result in a water catastrophe if pipes freeze and then break upon thawing.