Home emergency card

When a pipe bursts, nobody remembers where the shutoff is. Fill this in once, print it, and stick it on the fridge.

A hand turning the red handle of a home's main water shutoff valve next to the water meter
Shutoffs
Emergency numbers
Your go-to pros and contacts
Notes

Not sure where your shutoffs are? Read how to find your water shutoff and how to read your breaker panel, then come back and fill in the card.

Common questions

Where is my main water shutoff?

Common spots are where the water line enters the house (basement, crawlspace, garage or utility closet), near the water heater, or at the meter box near the street. Our guide on finding your water shutoff walks through each.

Should I turn off the gas myself?

Only if your gas company tells you to, and never if you smell gas. If you smell gas, leave right away and call 911 or the gas company from outside. Once a gas meter valve is off, only the utility or a qualified pro should turn it back on.

Is what I type saved anywhere?

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