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LauraInLA

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15. At our house, there is a faucet next to our house in the front flowerbed. Next to that faucet's handle

Reply to Chalco (Reply #14)

Wed Jan 22, 2025, 08:11 PM

Jan 22

is another handle on the pipe going into the house. That turns off the water to our house. I’m guessing yours will be in the front yard, because it will be on a line from the street to your house. If you have a plumber come to fix your toilet or something, ask them — they can help you find it.

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Now a fire is close [View all] Chalco Jan 22 OP

Stay safe! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 22 #1

wishing you and your community safety. mahina Jan 22 #2

Forewarned is forearmed! biophile Jan 22 #3

It sure did! I hope you don't have to evacuate but I'm glad you are ready. Stay safe! LoisB Jan 22 #4

Best of luck with the wind Nigrum Cattus Jan 22 #5

I'm watching that new fire grow rapidly BigmanPigman Jan 22 #6

Supposed to rain 1/4 inch on Friday. Chalco Jan 22 #7

I saw that, too. BigmanPigman Jan 22 #9

good vibes coming at you... stillcool Jan 22 #8

If you evacuate, turn off your gas and electric JoseBalow Jan 22 #10

Also turn off your water, so the firefighters have that extra pressure! LauraInLA Jan 22 #11

Yes, good point. Turn off all utilities, if possible. JoseBalow Jan 22 #13

How do I find water main shut off? Chalco Jan 22 #14

At our house, there is a faucet next to our house in the front flowerbed. Next to that faucet's handle LauraInLA Jan 22 #15

Thank you. Found it! Chalco Jan 22 #16

Yay! Stay safe! LauraInLA Jan 22 #17

So sorry, especially after you experienced the fire last week ;(. Hoping it goes well for you and your neighbors! LauraInLA Jan 22 #12

Sounds like a plan. applegrove Jan 22 #18

PLEASE read what CalFire has to say. usonian Jan 23 #19

Thank you! Chalco Jan 23 #20

It contradicts posts above, but what CalFire says is gospel to me. usonian Jan 23 #21

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