Historical October 1990 earthquake supplement. Original predictions, insurance prices and safety guidance are reproduced as period reporting, not current forecasts or instructions.
All of us homeowners with natural gas will want to learn how to shut off our gas, electricity and water. if it becomes necessary. Leaking gas or water pipes in the house or broken and sputtering electric [unclear in source] these ut ities. Teach responsible members of the household how to do it, too: they may be at home alone during a disaster. Gas Practice. but don’t actually cut off the gas—it will shut down your hot water heater and furnace. • The main shut-off valve is located next to your meter on the inlet pipe. • You will need a wrench (store one near the meter) to give the valve a one-quarter turn in either direction, so that it runs crosswise on the pipe. shutting off the gas. Electricity Your main circuit box may have fuses (screw-in or pull-out cartridges) or a set of circuit breakers which must be removed or switched to the off position. CIRCUIT BREAKER PULL-OUT CARTRIDGE FUSES Water Your water shut-off valve is found where the water pipe enters the house or apartment. Take a look around and find it. You may want to mark the faucet and label the direction to turn for on and off.
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Original historical gas, electrical and water shut-off diagrams. From the earthquake supplement prepared and designed by King Schoenfeld, with assistance from Sue Rothschild, American Red Cross and Farmers Insurance Group. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1990. Individual artist not credited.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1990.
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Archival transcription note: One damaged/overprinted sentence in introduction requires image review before publication.
Original source: SD_Times1990_10.pdf, printed page(s) 4; PDF page(s) 4.
