Minimalist Living: 3 Manuscripts: A Step By Step Guide With Tips On How To Live A Minimalist Lifestyle (Simple Living, Living Off The Grid, Tiny House ... Beginners, Ultimate Preppers Guide Book 1) by Kathy Stanton & Rick Riley

Author:Kathy Stanton & Rick Riley [Stanton, Kathy]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, pdf
Published: 2015-12-26T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 4- Utility Problems

Dealing with gas, water and electricity, it’s a wonder that we don’t have more problems with our homes than we do. These elements are scary, and they can cause a lot of headaches and damage if they malfunction in just the right ways. Understanding what can happen and the dangers of what can happen will help you to be prepared for what might happen in case of an emergency with you utilities.

Are you prepared in the event of an electric outage or a gas leak? Finding ways to handle utilities and what can happen randomly in your home can really help you to handle problems in stride. What can you do for your home that will help you when faced with a utility problem? These are difficult problems to encounter, but by knowing what steps to take if faced with them, you stand a better chance at saving your home.

Have the Phone Numbers to Utility Companies Posted

The first thing that you want to do in an emergency situation involving your utilities is to call the company that oversees that specific utility. The sooner they know there is a problem, the sooner they can get someone out to look at it and fix the problem. Also, have a list of emergency numbers posted so that you can call the authorities in the event that the problem is affecting your health. This is a great resource that can help you to save your home and your family.

Have Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Carbon monoxide is deadly and can kill an entire household in one night. However, many homes are not equipped with detectors that could save lives. Knowing the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning in combination with a good carbon monoxide detector can actually save you and your family from a tragedy. Take some time and effort and install a few of these in your home.

Know How to Recognize Gas Leaks

Natural gas leaks hard to detect, and they can kill you or cause an explosion in your home. Gas companies have made an effort to help you to recognize these leaks by giving natural gas a distinct odor so that you know when it is present in the air. Once you know of a natural gas leak, it is important to call someone to take care of it right away before it can hurt you or your family.

Have Good Smoke Detectors

Smoke detectors can save your home and save your life. Having these in areas that you use the most, such as the bedroom and kitchen areas, can help you to evacuate your home quickly and get help to the scene in a timely manner. Maintaining and testing these detectors frequently will ensure that they are in working order so that if something does happen, you are not in a situation where your detectors failed. Also, if it starts chirping, it’s a sign that the detector’s battery is low. Replace the battery instead of disabling the detector.

Check You Cords for Splits and Tears

Your cords and outlets can cause electrical fires, which are often devastating.

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