City of Longview addresses arctic blast

LONGVIEW — An arctic airmass moved into the region Thursday, and the city of Longview is continuing to address the situation. The very cold temperatures are expected to linger into the Christmas holiday weekend and will put animals, plants, and pipes at risk. Residents are encouraged to take steps to mitigate effects of the freeze by protecting their home and animals. The City’s Freeze Contingency Plan is available at this link and provides a series of steps to protect pipes. Due to the City observed holiday Monday, Dec. 26, Water Utilities will not be open. During the holiday, residents may report a water or sewer emergency by calling 903-236-3030. The Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center urges residents to provide indoor accommodations for their animals during the severe cold. Click here for related links.