Pre-Earthquake Appliance Care
- Anchor large appliances to walls.
- Attach child locks to refrigerator doors.
- Check for gas leaks.
- Use your senses to check for a gas leak.
- A hissing sound mat indicates a leak, as would a rotten egg odor. If eitherare detected, immediately open windows and head far outside the home.
- Never walk around with a lit match searching for a leak. Flip on electrical switches, use appliances or even use a cell phone — sparks can ignite gas from broken lines.
Post-Earthquake Appliance Care
- Assess damage.
- Turn off all electrical and gas appliances.
- Confirm appliances or electronics are not damaged before plugging them back in.
- Ensure there are no present electrical issues including downed or broken power lines.
- Know where the gas shutoff valve is located and how to switch it off.
- Often located in the basement near the ceiling with a large yellow handle.
- If you live in an earthquake-prone, consider purchasing earthquake-actuated shut-off valves for individual appliances.
- Main or street-side valves are turned off using a wrench. Keep the appropriate tool nearby.
- Remain calm.
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