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Birmingham, Alabama – Another surge of Arctic air is preparing to move into Alabama, and homeowners across the state are being reminded that overlooked winter prep issues can quickly turn into costly damage once temperatures drop below freezing.
As colder air spreads statewide, frozen pipes remain the most common winter emergency, particularly in a region where prolonged cold is less common. Pipes located in crawl spaces, garages, basements, and exterior walls are especially vulnerable when temperatures fall sharply overnight…