Know the Shutoffs

  • It is important to know where the water, gas and electric shutoffs are in the event of an emergency.
  • Electric - Know where you main panel box is and know how to shut off a breaker if needed.
  • Gas - Know where the gas meter is and how to shut off the gas if needed.
  • Individual gas shutoffs are usually at each gas appliance if only that appliance needs to be shut down.
  • Water - Know where the water shutoff valve is for the entire home and how to shut it off if needed.
  • Individual water shutoffs are usually at each plumbing fixture if only that fixture needs to be shut down.

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