Burst pipe
- ☐Shut off the main water valve immediately
- ☐Open faucets to drain the system
- ☐Catch water with buckets and towels
- ☐Call a plumber, then your insurance
Power loss
- ☐Check the breaker before calling the utility
- ☐Unplug sensitive electronics
- ☐Keep fridge/freezer closed
Gas smell
- ☐Leave immediately — don't flip switches
- ☐Call the gas company from outside
- ☐Don't return until cleared
Active roof leak
- ☐Catch water with buckets and tarp the interior
- ☐Drill a small hole in a bulging ceiling to relieve pressure
- ☐Document with photos
- ☐Call a roofer same day