4 Ways to Better Handle Life’s Unexpected Emergencies
How would you describe your personality in emergencies? Are you calm and collected automatically going into triage mode? Or are you a panic who gets overwhelmed and disorganized in the face of unexpected emergencies? We at Hot Water 911 know what to tell our customers at the time that they are facing a water heater emergency so that we can successfully talk them off of the ledge. But, failed water heaters, flooded basements, power outages and wind damage are just a few of life’s unexpected emergencies that we can face more effectively if we have a plan in place…in other words, being pro-active is usually far more effective than being re-active. So what can you do to be prepared for life’s little emergencies?
4 Ways to Better Handle Life’s Unexpected Emergencies
1.) Create a list of important phone numbers that are easily accessible to you or to your family or house sitter, etc. Include in that list the numbers of a close and reliable contact, the police and fire department, the closest hospital, your family physicians, the electric company, the phone company and your water heater specialist, such as Hot Water 911 or plumber.
2.) Dedicate an easily accessible drawer for emergencies that contains batteries ( all types and a substantial supply of each), first aid kit, candles, lighters and flashlights.
3.) Dedicate a shelf in your kitchen pantry for foods that are non-perishable that can sustain your family for up to a week if the power is out and you cannot use your refrigerator or oven. Include non-dairy milk, cereals, canned beans, soups, crackers and freeze dried fruits.
4.) Create a plan for your family to follow if they are separated during an emergency that will allow you to reconnect. Review and run through the routes family members should take to return to the safety of their home or to the safety of a pre-arranged designated location.
Remember, we at Hot Water 911 are only a phone call away if you are experiencing a water heater emergency. Give us a call at 1-800-GO HOT WATER (1-800-464-6892) for water heater emergency questions or any questions related to handling life’s unexpected emergencies.
