Know where shutoff valves are located.
In case of an emergency, all the adults in your household should know where the following controls are located and how to turn them off:
- Heating fuel main shutoff
- Main electrical fuse/breaker box
- Main water shutoff
- Water shutoff valve for toilets, sink faucets, and your washing machine.
Keep a wrench nearby each of the vital shutoff valves. Every home should also have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and in the garage.