It is cold out – no doubt about it.  Here is what the Sunriver Homeowners Association sent out to all their owners earlier this week.

COLD weather alert for Sunriver homeownersSunriver temperatures took a drastic drop yesterday with area highs in the teens and overnight lows in the single digits. We got a few inches of very dry snow and had wind all day. The dangerously low temperatures are forecast to continue until Thursday. Link to Sunriver area forecast.If your home is unoccupied, you will want to have someone (neighbor, friend, contracted service) check on it this week, probably more than once. Here are a few ways you can help protect your home: Increase the “unoccupied” temperature setting on your heating system. Make sure to run water daily at all faucets and appliances (refrigerators/dishwashers/clothes washers, etc. – particularly those near or against outside walls. Open cabinet doors below sinks. Check the home’s foundation vents and outside faucets to make sure they have Styrofoam covers in place.The November Sunriver Scene contained an article about damage to unoccupied homes – and discussed the possibility that your homeowner’s insurance policy may not cover damage to an unoccupied home (depending upon certain conditions). Here’s a link to the November issue on our Web site. You’ll find the article on page 19.Your association Web site includes a list of contractors registered to do business in Sunriver. So if you are looking for someone to do a variety of home-related tasks – from plowing your driveway to plumbing repairs, this is a good place to start. Please note that inclusion in this list does not imply endorsement by SROA. When you consider hiring someone, you might want to check with a neighbor for a “recommendation.” SROA Registered Contractors list.