No homeowner wants to deal with a burst plumbing pipe. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a pipe to burst causing severe flooding and damage. There are many reasons why a pipe can burst such as corroded pipes, crack in the pipe that had too much pressure, and a pipe that froze and expanded and then burst. If you have a burst pipe, it is important to know what to do to prevent more damage and expense. The following is a list of tips on what to do for a burst pipe: 1. The first step to take when you discover a burst pipe is to turn off the main water supply. You can turn off the water at the water meter or at the main water valve in the basement. 2. The next step is to drain the water system so that the water stops flooding the home and causing more damage. You do this by turning off all of the taps in the home and flush the toilet. This will help the water drain from the pipes much more quickly. If there …show more content…
If the water that has leaked is near electrical appliances, it is essential that you turn off the electricity because it could be dangerous. If the water is near a light fixture or switch, remove the correct fuse. 4. Turn off the central heating and water heater. Once the water heater is turned off, turn on the hot water taps to reduce pressure in the pipes and help drain the water. 5. Once there is no more water spilling into the home and there is no danger of water leaking into appliances and water heating systems, you can look for the source of the pipe burst. You will be able to provide the plumber with important information when you make the call for emergency service. 6. Call the plumber. A burst pipe is a serious problem and should be repaired by a professional plumber. Plumbers have the knowledge, experience, and tools to perform a quality repair job. You should not use Teflon tape or joint compound to fix a burst pipe as it will just burst again. Also, electrical wiring damage can be dangerous so it is best to have a professional do the
Floods can be a very dangerous natural disaster because a flood has the power to move cars, buildings, and cause massive damage to life and property. Even the small floods that are only 30 centimetres or so can do massive damage to houses and if the
...nd others for injuries, look for and extinguish small fires, inspect your home for damage, listen to the radio for instructions, and expect aftershocks.
Every day many species are slowly becoming either endangered or extinct and recently an endangered bird species called piping plovers, started nesting on Revere Beach. What would seem as a miraculous discovery, many are averse to their new inhabitants on the beach. Many Revere residents are complaining because the piping plovers now occupy parts of “their” beach. But in the article “Revere Beach should welcome the piping plover” The Editorial Board believes that the presence of the piping plover could be greatly beneficial to the city of Revere and I certainly agree. What led me to select this particular article is my concern for the many endangered species in the world like the piping plover. Human hands have led many species to become endangered
Half of the affected businesses reopened by mid-afternoon. There’s no word yet on what caused the water main to break.
Gaining a better understanding of what exactly my hospital is dealing with will determine the appropriate course of action. Did the explosion send poisonous chemicals into the air or are the patients simply having a reaction from smoke? As the incident commander on duty it is my responsibility to implement the three key strategies of disaster response; protect and preserve life, stabilize the disaster scene, and protect and preserve property. I will also begin implementation of the hospital’s emergency operation plan. Although I have not yet established the cause of illness in the patients, it is important to treat the incident as a potential mass disaster situation. I will proceed with implementing the “3 C’s” of incident leadership; coordination, communication, and cooperation (Reilly & Markenson, 2011). Effective management of this crisis weighs heavily on my ability to coordinate, communicate, and cooperate not only
...re good starting places for individual planning efforts. Obtaining paper copies of important records; writing to service and utility providers requesting information on their compliance and contingency plans; making sure to have some cash on hand, extra prescription drugs, and a full fuel tank in the car -- these are some cheap, easy, very basic precautions everyone should take.
After the hurricane has either dissipated or moved away from your area, listen to the local news for updates. Use flashlights if your power went out. If you have been evacuated, return home when officials say it's safe.
In addition to water from lakes and rivers, groundwater can also be contaminated. Groundwater contamination can originate from several sources. First of all, groundwater can be contaminated by gas leaks from storage tanks, which have chemicals such as oil). In addition, toxic leaks from landfill sites and leaks of industrial chemicals from manufacturing sites can also cause groundwater contamination, as chemicals can leak into the groundwater if they are not managed properly. Bacteria can also
First Aid for bleeding begins by calming and reassureing the victim. Next lay the victim down to reduce the chance of fainting by increasing the blood flow to the brain. Elevate the bleeding area when possible. Clean and remove loose dirt away from the wound. If an object such as a knife, stick, or arrow becomes embedded in the body, do not remove it. Doing so may increase the amount of bleeding and cause more damage. Place gauze and bandages around the object and tape the object in place. Put pressure directly on an external wound with a sterile bandage, clean cloth, or even a piece of clothing. Direct pressure is best for external bleeding, except for an eye injury. Maintain pressure until the bleeding stops. Do not peek at the wound to see if the bleeding has stopped. If bleeding continues and soaks through the material being held on the wound, do not remove it. Simply place another cloth over the first one. Be sure to seek medical attention.
I grabbed the material that was blocking the water from going down the hole that led to nowhere with my left hand.
...e roads and highways will be jammed with frantic people trying to reach safety. You should always listen and follow any given directions immediately. If you don’t have to leave, put all the outside things that might blow away in a safe place such as lawn furniture, bicycles, and toys. Water mains can also break, so filling containers with drinking water is a good idea. Put enough to last several days.
As public health professionals, community health nurses have a significant role to play in both disaster preparedness and response (Clark, 2008). Disaster preparation involves the public health personnel as a result of the knowledge of the community and its inhabitants. As public health personnel are knowledgeable of potential issues with patients and environment. Community nurses use their nursing process of assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating. Prior to the disaster, the community is assessed by the nurse by identifying high risk residents like a ventilator dependent patients who would be affected by the loss of electricity. In addition, being aware which businesses or buildings can be damaged if a disaster should occur needs to be considered. For example, water treatment plant in Franklin County provided clean county water. It no longer has electricity and loss the ability to provide clean water. The publics’ water is at risk of contamination which easily harbor bacteria that lead to lead to epidemic like MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus). The possibility lead to 3 point public announcement to ad...
3. Keep small children away from buckets containing liquid: 5-gallon industrial containers are a particular danger. Be sure to empty buckets of all liquid when household chores are done. An infant or toddler can drown in as little as one inch of water.
The first step is worldwide awareness of the water crisis: governments and the citizens they govern worldwide need to know about this problem and be actively involved in solving this problem. One of the best ways to solve this problem would be for these cities or countries to embark on water-saving programs that would drastically reduce water consumption to sustainable levels.... ... middle of paper ... ... For example, in all corners of the world, there is growing empirical evidence of increased severe weather events, flooding, and diminished ice cover, all of which worsen the problem of water shortages and can be attributed to climate change.
...corroded part. Other than that, by replacing new part would also minimize the effects of corrosion. By replacing materials will not changes water’s corrosiveness. In other words, it helps to minimize the risk. The corrosive water will generally corroding all the components in the water tap including water heaters and other water appliances.