Utilities make home living comfortable. However, they can also give rise to some hazardous situations. A gas leak can lead to medical emergencies or explosions, a burst pipe can cause severe flooding, and a malfunctioning outlet can cause a fire. Fortunately, many of these occurrences often come with warning signs that can avert disaster if acted on quickly. The best thing to do in these instances is to turn off the associated utility. However, not many know how to do so, which is why we’re here to teach you how to turn off your water, electricity, and gas in an emergency. [Read more…]