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| Water Emergencies |
During Office Hours - (936) 894-2506
After Hours - (936) 894-3725, (936) 894-3533, (936) 672-3734, (936)
672-3716
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| All Other Emergencies - Dial 911 |
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| Non-Emergency Contacts |
Grimes
County Sheriff's Office - (936) 873-2151
Montgomery
County Sheriff's Office:
#1 Criminal Justice Drive, Conroe, Tx 77301
Non-emergencies & General Info. - (936)760-5871 or (281)353-9791
Sheriff's Communications - (936)760-5800 or (281)353-9791 ext. 5800
Magnolia Police Department -
(281) 356-2500
Montgomery City Police Department - (936) 597-6866
Navasota Police Department
- (936) 825-6410
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| Preventing Flood Damage Caused by
Plumbing Malfunctions. |
A large percentage of indoor flood damage insurance claims each year
are caused by plumbing malfunctions such as:
Bursted Pipes
Leaking Hot Water Heaters
Washing Machine Drain Hose Displacement
Most of the flood damage caused by plumbing mishaps can be avoided
and/or minimized with a little care and maintenance.
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| Tips to Help Avoid or Minimize Flood
Damage Caused by Indoor Plumbing. |
1) KNOW WHERE YOUR WATER SERVICE SHUT-OFF VALVES ARE. Most of the
time there is a primary shut-off valve on the service side of the
water meter. Sometimes these valves may be difficult to operate without
either a T-handle or hand held wrench. Valves tend to "stiffen up"
when not operated for long periods. It is a good practice to operate
and test valves a couple times per year. Some commercial and residential
facilities have a secondary cut-off valve at a point entering the
building. Know where your valves are, how to use them and where to
access the proper tools in the event of an emergency.
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2) Conduct Periodic Inspections, checking for signs of leaks
and corrosion at all fittings and valves. It is a good practice to
occasionally operate valves fully, to re-wet seals. Dry seals tend
to deteriorate faster.
3) Periodically examine the hot water heater for signs of corrosion
and /or leaking, particularly around the top and bottom of the unit,
supply piping and fittings. Heat can accelerate corrosion. Make sure
that
the relief valve is properly plumbed to a drain or
external
exhaust and is in good working order.
4) It is a good practice to secure your clothes washing machine drain
hose where it will not come loose from the drain. Hoses can
work loose from the drain through the machine's vibration over time.
5) When facilities and appliances are not going to be used due to
vacation or other extend periods consider shutting off the water
supply at internal valves to dishwashers, ice makers, clothes washers,
toilets,
lavatories, showers, tubs or any other vulnerable point, to avoid
potential catastrophic unattended leaks. If the facility is not going
to be
used for a long
period and water supply is cut off to the hot water heater, make
sure and kill the power source to the hot water heater to avoid overheating
and fire potential.
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| Other Useful Information and Links |
FEMA (Federal Emergency
Management Administration) - Good resources including flood recovery
guidelines.
National
Flood Insurance Information from the Legal Information Institute.
FEMA - National Flood Insurance Program
Texas
Department of Insurance - Effectively Handling Water Damage
and Mold Claims.
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