The Joplin Globe publishes summaries of routine and follow-up inspections performed by the Joplin Health Department.

With temperatures expected to stay below freezing through Friday, the American Red Cross issued the following information on how to prevent frozen water pipes and what to do if a freeze happens: 1 Why ...

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed bottles of wine, beer, half and half, and other drink mixes stored ...

Open the outside hose bibs to allow water to drain ... Look in the garage and under the kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Both hot and cold water pipes in these areas should be insulated.Consider ...

Plumbing is one of those jobs where, in a new house, you may be tempted to do it all yourself. Learn from this example and ...

The American Red Cross provides several tips for preventing frozen pipes, along with how to thaw them if they do freeze.

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Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage. Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful ...