HOUSEHOLDS in Bradford are urged to wrap their home's water pipes up ahead of winter.
The Consumer Council for Water has joined the Met Office and WaterSafe1 in urging consumers to take action now to protect their pipes from freezing and bursting.
Alan Lovell, chairman of the Consumer Council for Water, said: "A burst pipe can very quickly cause dreadful damage to your home and nothing can compensate for the misery and disruption. Don’t gamble on it being a mild winter - take action now so you don’t pay a heavy price later."
The call to take action is a part of the Government and Met Office’s Get Ready for Winter Campaign.
Mel Harrowsmith, head of Civil Contingencies at the Met Office, said: "While it’s too early to predict what weather this winter will bring, our Get Ready for Winter pages provide useful information that helps the UK public to be prepared and safe during the winter months, whatever the weather."
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