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San Diego Earthquake
6/17/2022 (Permalink)
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In the event of an earthquake, secured gas lines are likely to become dislodged, leaving natural gas exposed and possibly resulting in a fire. When it comes to fire safety and earthquake preparedness, having a shut-off valve installed on your natural gas line or propane gas can help prevent fires and should not be overlooked when it comes to earthquake safety. Keep reading for more earthquake safety tips.
Evaluate Your Property’s Risk of Damage
- If the facility is located in an earthquake-prone area, the gas lines should be properly braced and equipped with proper safety devices. Because most gas or propane lines are rigid, they can be torn from their connection points during an earthquake.
- A broken gas or propane line creates the potential for a fire or explosion.
- Fire following an earthquake is a frequent source of property damage that can be reduced by taking the proper steps before an earthquake strikes.
- Safety shut-off valves will stop the flow of gas when they sense a problem.
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