The Bay area and Central Florida are experiencing cold weather snaps this week as temperatures fall below 40 degrees in some areas.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) identified past sharp rises in roadside assistance calls across the state of Florida, as cold weather can put pressure on car battery power and pipes inside of a home.
What You Need To Know
- AAA is urging Florida drivers and homeowners to take immediate steps of precaution to protect themselves during the cold
- During past cold snaps, AAA has seen a sharp rise in roadside assistance calls for dead batteries, along with an increase in home insurance claims tied to frozen or burst pipes
- Cold weather reduces a battery’s ability to hold a charge, and temperatures in the 20s and 30s are enough to push an older or weakened battery over the edge
“Whenever temperatures drop this quickly, the calls start pouring in,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA. “Dead batteries have become extremely common. At the same time, homeowners face the risk of frozen pipes that can burst and cause thousands of dollars in damage.”…