Emergency actions
Pick the problem. Jump to the right shutoff or first move.
Start with water. It stops damage fastest.
Saved shutoffs
Store exact locations and open each row to learn what to look for.
Main water shutoffTap to add locationNeeded
When to use it
Use this first for burst pipes, major leaks, overflowing fixtures, or unknown running water.
How to find it
Look near the water meter, basement wall, utility room, crawlspace, or where the main line enters.
What it looks like
Usually a lever or round valve on the main pipe near the water meter or where water enters the house.
Electrical panelTap to add locationNeeded
When to use it
Use this for sparking, smoke from wiring, unsafe circuits, or when responders need power off.
How to find it
Find the breaker panel and make sure the door can open fully. The main breaker should be obvious.
What it looks like
Usually a gray metal panel with a door, rows of breakers, and one larger main breaker.
Gas shutoffTap to add locationNeeded
When to use it
Use this for gas smell only if it is safe to do so. If you smell gas, leave and call emergency or the gas utility.
How to find it
If the house has gas, look near the outside meter and near gas appliances. Do not practice turning it unless you know the utility guidance.
What it looks like
Usually a small valve near the gas meter outside or near a gas appliance.
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