Roof, foundation, stairs, plumbing, water, septic and other specific repair needs.
Last updated: October 21, 2026 Roof unsafe now? If a ceiling may fall, water touches wires, or you see sparks, leave the unsafe area. Call 911 for immediate danger. Do not climb onto a wet or storm-damaged roof. For a bad leak without immediate danger, ask a safe, insured roofer about a temporary cover. Bottom … Read more
Last updated: July 27, 2026 Emergency warning: If you smell gas, hear hissing, see a damaged electric or gas line, or suspect a hazardous line was struck, stop work and move everyone away. Do not touch equipment, start a vehicle, use a phone near the damage, flip a switch, or try to cover the line. … Read more
Last updated: July 28, 2026 Do not drink water that may contain fuel, pesticides, sewage, or other chemicals. Boiling or adding bleach will not remove chemical contamination. If floodwater covered the well, wildfire damaged well parts, the system lost pressure, or the water smells like fuel or chemicals, use bottled water for drinking, cooking, brushing … Read more
Last updated: July 27, 2026 Leave the home if there is immediate danger. If a carbon monoxide alarm sounds, you smell gas, see smoke or sparks, or someone has severe headache, dizziness, confusion, chest pain, or trouble breathing, go outside and call 911 or the utility emergency line. Do not restart an unsafe furnace. Do … Read more
Last updated: July 28, 2026 Leave the area if it is unsafe. Do not enter standing water near electrical sources. Do not mix bleach with ammonia or other cleaners. People with asthma, chronic lung disease, severe allergies, or weakened immune systems should not clean mold or stay in a mold-damaged home during cleanup. For major … Read more
Last updated: July 27, 2026 Do not keep using a dangerous bathroom. Stop using the area if the floor feels soft, sewage is backing up, water is near an outlet, a fixture is pulling away from the wall, or a person cannot transfer safely. Shut off the water only if you can reach the valve … Read more
Last updated: July 27, 2026 Leave first if the home may be dangerous. Call 911 for fire, smoke, active arcing, a burning electrical smell, a likely collapse, or anyone trapped or injured. Stay away from fallen service wires and floodwater near outlets, panels, or appliances. Call the electric utility’s emergency number if the problem involves … Read more
Last updated: July 28, 2026 If sewage is backing up or surfacing now: Stop using toilets, sinks, showers, and laundry as much as possible. Keep children and pets away from wastewater. Do not enter a septic tank or lean over an open tank; toxic gases and low oxygen can kill. Call your county or tribal … Read more
Last updated: July 28, 2026 Act first if sewage or unsafe water is an immediate danger Leave the affected area and call 911 if sewage or floodwater is near live electricity, the floor or ceiling may collapse, you smell gas, or anyone is having trouble breathing. Stop using toilets, sinks, showers, dishwashers, and washing machines … Read more
Last updated: July 28, 2026 If the Leak Is Dangerous Right Now Leave the area and call 911 if the ceiling may collapse, water is touching live wiring, there is smoke or fire, a tree is resting on the home, or someone is trapped or hurt. Do not climb onto a wet, steep, icy, or … Read more