Evacuate the house, if necessary, and call for help from a neighbor's house. Never risk electrocution by entering a flooded area if electrical power is still on. If a water pipe breaks, call the Department of Public Works at 705-5200 and we will turn off the water at the outside valve for you. Post the phone number of a plumber, an electrician, and the Department of Public Works along with other emergency numbers. Have a friend or neighbor check the inside of your house for you while you are away on vacation.
Water pipes can burst at any time.
If a sewer backup occurs, call the Department of Public Works first. We will check the main sewer line without charge. If the main line is free of blockage, we will advise you to call a plumber. If a sewer backup occurs after hours, you may contact the Police Department at 911. The Village is responsible for the main sewer line.