There are a number of household emergencies that are unfortunately common occurrences all the time in homes all over the world. Knowing what can be done to address such a household emergency will be able to save money, manpower and even lives in the right circumstances. We are going to talk about some of the more common household emergencies that may end up plaguing your home some day, and what you can do in order to deal with them when they do come up.
Electricity - If the floor is damp or if wiring has become damp, then touching the main switch box is going to be dangerous for you to do. At this point what you need to do is to contact your power company and have them switch the power off for you. When you are turning electricity off, most fuse boxes and most circuit breaker boxes are going to have switches or levers that you can simply flip them into an off position. It is important that you know how to switch the power off, as well as when it is safer not to do it yourself.
Electric Shocks - You should never attempt to touch someone who has been shocked if they are still touching the source that the shock came from. The current can flow right through them and into you if you are not careful. Instead, you need to find a wooden object, such as a broom handle for example, that you can use in order to dislodge said victim from the electricity source. You should dislodge them first, and then call for help. Make sure that you never use an item containing metal to dislodge the victim because this will make things worse by re-igniting the electrical current.
Natural Gas - If you think that you smell gas, you need to open up all the windows and then immediately shut off the main valve for the gas. You should not turn on or off any electrical switches or electronic devices, nor should you light any flames or use your phone. You should leave your house immediately, going to a neighbor's home to report the natural gas leak. If you use LP gas, then you need to stay out of your basement completely because LP gas is much heavier than air and therefore is going to sink into the lower areas of the home. If you can, you should go to the shut off for your natural gas and turn the dial or lever on your meter intake pipe to turn off the gas yourself.
This is just part one in a two part series on these most common household emergencies and how you should be dealing with them. We have just talked about natural gas, electricity and electric shocks. In part two we are going to touch on plumbing issues, propane, oil and a little more about natural gas. Stay tuned.
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Originally posted 2009-08-26 03:32:51. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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