How to Shut Off Utilities in an Emergency

How to Shut Off Utilities in an Emergency
https://blog.allstate.com/how-to-shut-off-utilities-in-a-natural-disaster/

Natural disasters come in many shapes and sizes, and they can strike without warning. But emergency planning may help minimize the risks when such events do happen. And knowing how to shut off utilities — long before a disaster occurs — is something that should be a part of every emergency plan, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Here are some tips, in the event that you need to power down utilities after a natural disaster or an emergency strikes. ---CONTINUED---

How to Turn Off Your Water Supply Quick and Easy
https://www.wikihow.com/Turn-Off-Your-Water-Supply-Quick-and-Easy

Should your plumbing freeze in winter or it spring a leak, you’ll have to stop your water supply to make repairs. You’ll also need to cut off your water when replacing fixtures, changing pipes, and performing maintenance. For most jobs in-the-home jobs, all you’ll need to do is switch off an indoor supply valve.   ---CONTINUED---

Includes:

• Shutting Off the Water to a Fixture
  
• Stopping the Water Supply to Your Home
  
• Cutting the Water Supply to Your Property

The following publication has two pages that have good graphics on HOW to shut off your utilities! Go to page 26-27.

County of Los Angeles Emergency Survival Guide
https://www.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/EmergencySurvivalGuide-LowRes.pdf

to Fla_Medic @ Avian Flu Diary ( http://afludiary.blogspot.com/2010/03/l ... guide.html ) for finding the following:

Do You Know Where Your Emergency Shut-Off Valves Are?
https://blog.foodinsurance.com/do-you-know-where-your-emergency-shut-off-valves-are/

 Do not wait until disaster strikes to try and find the emergency shut-off valves in your house. Part of your emergency preparedness plan should be to  familiarize yourself with the set-up of your home. There are several different setups for home utilities. If you have trouble finding your shut-off valves, contact your local plumber or electrician for help. Getting a bit of help now could prevent a major bill in the future.

Emergency shut-off valves are usually located in ...   ---CONTINUED---

Shutting Off Your Utilities
http://www.iwillprepare.com/files/pdf/handout-shutting_off_your_utilities.pdf

  In the event of a disaster, you may need to shut off one or all of the utilities in your home. Shutting off utilities may prevent further damage caused by disasters by potentially eliminating, gas leaks, flooding or other water damage, fires or electrocution to name a few. It is important for everyone in your home to know where these controls are located and how and when it is appropriate to shut them off. ---CONTiNUED---

How to shut off your utilities in an emergency
https://www.statefarm.com/simple-insights/residence/emergency-shut-off

  Every homeowner should know how to turn off their home’s utilities to avoid damage and potentially serious health threats. This skill is crucial following a natural disaster, but it can also be useful in a variety of routine situations. Don’t wait until an emergency strikes to learn how to protect your home. Preplanning can save time, frustration and possibly lives, so add a utility shutoff step to your home safety plans.   ---CONTINUED---