Shutting off your gas and electricity

PG&E suggests that you shut off your gas and electricity during major flooding, if you know how to do so safely. This action can prevent damage to the gas and electrical equipment in your home.

Learn how to turn off your gas

Follow these guidelines to turn off your home’s gas safely:


  • Turn off all your gas appliances.
  • Turn off the gas shutoff valve at each appliance. Learn how. Visit Turn Your Gas Off.
  • If you can’t shut off gas to an appliance, turn off the gas at the gas service shutoff valve typically located near the gas meter. Learn how. Visit Turn Your Gas Off.

 

Learn how to turn off your electricity

Turn off the electric supply to the entire household at the main electric switch. Never touch the electric switch or circuit breaker with wet hands or while standing in water. Learn more about turning your electricity on and off. Visit Turning Your Electricity On and Off.