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Gas smell, carbon monoxide alarms, sparking outlets and burst pipes: what to do right now.

Burst pipe

Emergency

This is an emergency, not a DIY repair. Your job is to stop the water, stay safe from electricity and limit damage; the pipe itself should be repaired by a plumber.

5 min – 30 min

Gas smell

Emergency

This is an emergency, not a DIY repair. Leave the building now and call for help from outside; do not try to find or fix the leak yourself.

1 min – 10 min

CO alarm going off

Emergency

This is an emergency, not a DIY repair. Get everyone into fresh air and call your emergency number; never silence the alarm and go back inside.

1 min – 10 min

Sparking outlet

Emergency

No, this is not a DIY repair. Keep your distance, cut power at the breaker or main switch only if you can reach it safely, and call an electrician. If there is smoke or fire, get out and call your local emergency number.

1 min – 15 min

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