Shorewood residents share tips to avoid frozen pipes during cold snap

SHOREWOOD, Wis. — As another cold snap heads towards Southeast Wisconsin, temperatures are expected to plunge well below zero this weekend. With the frigid cold comes heightened risk to homes—especially when it comes to frozen and burst pipes.

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"Growing up in Wisconsin, you've all heard the stories about how the power went out and then the pipes froze,” said Shorewood homeowner, Gina Szablewski. "We always make sure that our gutters are cleaned out so they don't get clogged and the ice builds up.”

As the cold snap approaches, neighbors say simple prep goes a long way.

"Take some time before it snows to, like, make sure you're prepped for e