Earthquake Gas Shut Off Valve

Living in California, we always need to be prepared for an earthquake. There are various precautions to take, but one thing homeowners don’t always think about is shutting off their gas following one of these acts of nature. Active Plumbing can’t express how important it is to take this precaution. If there is a major earthquake, your gas pipes can break and cause a fire in your home. In fact, this is one of the main reasons for damage to homes following an earthquake. We are happy to offer earthquake gas shut off valve services, and the surrounding communities.

In order to be prepared for an earthquake, you should:

• Create an emergency plan for your family – and practice it
• Have an emergency earthquake preparedness kit, which would include everything you need to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of three days
• Know where your gas shut-off valve is

When an Earthquake Strikes

We all probably think we know what to do during and after an earthquake. However, because they always take us by surprise, many of us tend to initially panic and run around, checking on our kids and pets, and getting out of the home. Even if you do remember to turn off your gas, if there is damage to your home, it could be difficult or dangerous to do so. If you’re not home, you’ll need someone to turn it off for you. Give Active Plumbing a call and we’ll take care of it for you.