In Case of An Emergency
In Case of Emergency
Every homeowner should set up an emergency plan for their household. This plan should include a list of emergency shutoffs and other important items in the house to familiarize your household with in the case of an unexpected situation.
You may need to find an expert to help locate, repair or maintain some of these shutoff valves and switches. It will help to locate these items in an emergency if you take the time now to tag them. Take a tour with family members explaining what these items do and how to operate the controls.
Here is a list of some items to tag:
• Main electrical disconnect
• Water main valve
• Water heater shutoff
• Natural gas main
• Local gas valves
• Air conditioning disconnect
• Furnace and air conditioning main switch
• Emergency release for garage door
• Fire extinguishers
• Emergency toolbox
The above is a basic list. For more detailed information, contact your local utilities, police and fire departments