A 19-foot segment of replacement pipe arrived Thursday at the scene of a massive water main break that flooded a southwest Detroit neighborhood, commencing a repair process that officials said will take at least two weeks.

Use a hairdryer or heat lamp to safely thaw indoor frozen pipes. Let a slight drip of water run through indoor faucets until temperatures rise. Moving water is less likely to freeze. In winter, turn off the water to outdoor faucets if there is a separate outdoor shut-off valve.