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When emergencies occur, it’s imperative to shut off your utilities. In some cases, they can worsen the issue or pose a safety risk. The staff at PFS Group Inc.—New York City’s premier insurance agency—is committed to ensuring their clients are safe and want to explain how to handle primary utilities during an emergency. This ensures you know what to do and will minimize any damage.

Electricity

During gas and water emergencies, electricity poses many risks. Sparks can cause fires or send off shocks, causing extensive damage or injury. To shut it off, find your circuit box and begin shutting off individual circuits instead of everything at once. If it’s in standing water, however, call a professional or your utility provider, as you may be at risk of shock.

Gas

insurance agencyGas leaks can lead to fires, causing a fatal environment to breathe in. If you hear hissing or smell gas, locate your gas valve outside of your home. There will be a shutoff valve that can be turned with a crescent wrench or gas shutoff wrench. Always keep this handy, as time can be of the essence. When in doubt, leave the area, and call city professionals to handle the job.

Water

If water is flowing freely in your home, it can cause significant damage that you’ll have to cover and report to your insurance agency. Water is relatively easy to turn off; the primary valve is usually located where your piping enters your home and will have valves on either side of a pressure tank. To turn the water off, turn both valves counterclockwise.

Handling these issues quickly can avoid severe results, and the staff at PFS Group Inc. can assist through coverage. They’ve proudly served residents of Brooklyn, Queens, Crown Heights, East New York, and Flatbush for over 35 years, and as a comprehensive insurance agency, they offer a variety of options, including car, business, and homeowners insurance. Call (718) 385-5300 to speak with their staff, and visit the website and Facebook page to explore their insurance coverage options.

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