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Des Moines, Iowa – Winter officially begins Sunday with the arrival of the winter solstice, and cold conditions across Iowa are putting homes at increased risk for freeze-related damage. In Des Moines and surrounding central Iowa communities, officials are urging residents to focus on winter home preparation before temperatures drop further.
According to the National Weather Service, prolonged cold significantly raises the chances of frozen and burst pipes, especially in homes with plumbing located in basements, crawl spaces, garages, or exterior walls. State emergency managers say pipe failures remain one of the most common and costly winter issues reported during extended cold spells…