Rooter Hero Plumbing Offers Earthquake Protection Tips for Residential Plumbing in San Mateo County

February 29, 2016 – – (Menlo Park, CA) – Residents of San Mateo County are all too familiar with the rumble of the earth beneath their feet. Earthquakes are a way of life for Californians, which is why Rooter Hero Plumbing of San Mateo County has released a list of tips regarding residential plumbing earthquake protection. While the timing of an earthquake cannot be controlled or predicted, there are actions homeowners can take right now to minimize the damage to their home’s plumbing system during a natural disaster.

Jessica Perrault, the spokesperson for Rooter Hero Plumbing, states, “Knowing where the main shut off valves for gas and water are located is essential during an earthquake, and for a number of other emergencies.”

Perrault says that keeping homes protected from flooding and gas leaks during an earthquake is often as easy as turning off the main valve. Unfortunately, many homeowners are unaware of where these valves are located and the result is often costly. Gas or water lines can break during earthquakes, which could cause flooding, fires, or both. Shutting off power to these lines as soon as possible after a seismic event could prevent thousands of dollars in damage to homes, and, more importantly, prevent serious injury to family members.

“Installing an automatic gas shut-off valve is also important,” states Perrault. She says that this vital shut-off valve to the gas line can prevent fires or explosions from broken lines in the event of damage to those lines. Shutting off the gas will eliminate worries of explosions if a line bursts.

Rooter Hero Plumbing takes earthquake protection very seriously and want the public to know that they are available 24 hours a day to respond to emergency calls. Earthquakes catch everyone off guard, which is why Rooter Hero Plumbing offers 24-hour emergency plumbing repair in San Mateo County for gas or water pipe breakage.

Those who are interested in learning more about how to protect their homes after an earthquake, or who would like more information about the emergency plumbing services that Rooter Hero Plumbing offers, can visit them on their official website at https://rooterhero.com/san-mateo. The company can also be reached at 650-488-6049.

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Contact Rooter Hero Plumbing of San Mateo County:

Jessica Perrault
(650) 488-6049
service@rooterhero.com
3505 Haven Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025

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