In a plumbing emergency, you first shut off the main valve. After that, the next thought is, “Now what? Who do I call?” In panic, searching phones, old bills or random numbers wastes time.
If you keep a small label or sticker near the main valve with the contact of a trusted plumber (or two), you’ve already solved half the problem. Anyone in the house – spouse, older child, tenant – can shut off water and immediately call for help, even if you’re not home.
When systems are clearly marked and supported with information, crises become much less chaotic.
