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69 lines
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title: Water Emergency
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description: Procedures for water-related emergencies including leaks, floods, and water outages
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tags:
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- emergency
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- water
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- utilities
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---
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# Water Emergency
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## Water Shutoff Locations
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> [!warning] Know these locations BEFORE an emergency
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| Shutoff | Location | Type | Notes |
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|---------|----------|------|-------|
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| Main Water Shutoff | *TBD* | *TBD* | Shuts off all water to property |
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| Kitchen | *TBD* | *TBD* | Under sink |
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| Bathroom(s) | *TBD* | *TBD* | Behind toilet, under sink |
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| Water Heater | *TBD* | *TBD* | |
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## Major Leak or Burst Pipe
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1. **Shut off main water supply** immediately
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2. **Turn off water heater** if applicable
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3. **Turn off electricity** to affected areas if water near electrical
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4. **Call plumber:** *TBD*
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5. **Document damage** with photos for insurance
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## Flooding
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### During Flood
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1. **Do not walk through moving water** - 6 inches can knock you down
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2. **Do not drive through flooded areas**
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3. **Move valuables to higher ground** if safe to do so
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4. **Shut off electricity** at main panel if water approaching electrical
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### After Flood
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1. Do not return until authorities say it's safe
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2. Document all damage with photos
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3. Do not turn on electricity until inspected
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4. Wear protective gear during cleanup
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## No Water / Low Pressure
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1. Check if neighbors have water (area-wide issue?)
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2. Check main shutoff valve is open
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3. Check circuit breaker for well pump (if applicable)
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4. Contact water company: *TBD*
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## Frozen Pipes
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> [!info] Prevention
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> In freezing weather, let faucets drip slightly to prevent freezing
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### If Pipes Freeze
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1. Keep faucet open
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2. Apply heat gently (hair dryer, heat lamp, towels soaked in hot water)
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3. **Never use open flame**
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4. Start heating near faucet, work toward frozen area
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5. Check for cracks once thawed
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## Water Heater Issues
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See [[water-heater|Water Heater]] for operation and troubleshooting.
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