🚨 BURST PIPE EMERGENCY - First 5 Minutes

STEP 1: SHUT OFF MAIN WATER

• Location: Basement, utility room, or exterior wall
• Turn valve CLOCKWISE until it stops
• This is THE MOST IMPORTANT step

STEP 2: TURN OFF ELECTRICITY

• If water near outlets/appliances: Turn off circuit breakers
• NEVER touch electrical switches with wet hands
• When in doubt, turn off main breaker

STEP 3: DRAIN REMAINING WATER

• Open ALL faucets (start upstairs, work down)
• Flush toilets once
• Leave faucets open

💧 DAMAGE CONTROL - Next 15 Minutes

STEP 4: REMOVE STANDING WATER

• Use towels, mops, wet/dry vacuum
• Work quickly - damage increases every hour
• Take photos for insurance

STEP 5: PROTECT VALUABLES

• Move electronics and important documents