Here’s what you need can do now to minimize damage in your home until our plumbers can get there if a pipe is leaking water inside your home. Turn the Water Off at the Main Shutoff Valve -- Minimize water damage to your flooring, sheetrock, ceiling, furniture, and other belongings by turning off the water supply to your home using the emergency shutoff valve. If you have a newer home the shutoff valve is probably located near the curb in front of your home under a plastic grate. If you have an older home, it could be in the basement, utility closet, garage, kitchen pantry, or somewhere else inside. If you had your home repiped with PEX you can use the zone shutoff valve located inside your home. Turn Off the Electricity – If there is a significant amount of standing water on your floors or ceiling you need to turn off the electricity to your home or business to avoid electrocution. Vacuum or Dry Wet Areas – If you have a shop vac or other vacuum that can safely extract water from the ground or inside the wall use it to suck up any standing water. If you don’t have a shop vac you can use towels and blankets to soak up any excess moisture to minimize damage to furniture, drywall, wood floors, and personal belongings. Turn Fans On – If you have ceiling fans, box fans, or any other type of fans turn them on in the area of the leak to help expedite the drying process and inhibit mold growth. The air circulation will help remove moisture from the drywall, wood, and ceiling. If any furniture or other personal belongings got wet, trying airing them out in the sun if possible.