At a glance
Plan plumbing contacts, shutoff access and post-storm inspections before hurricane season disrupts your Southwest Florida home.
Prepare the information you will need
Keep your utility provider, plumber, property manager, and local access contact in one place. Record where your home’s water shutoff is located and ask for help identifying it before a storm. A condo owner should also know who controls shared building systems. Keep the plan available to anyone responsible for the property while you are away.
Make a property-specific plan
Discuss existing leaks, damaged shutoffs, and equipment access before severe weather arrives. Ask how your water heater and other connected equipment should be managed under their manufacturer’s instructions. Do not assume one shutdown procedure suits every home. Confirm which tasks belong to the utility, building management, or a licensed contractor.
After a storm, start with official updates
Follow local emergency and utility instructions about access, water use, and service restoration. If plumbing equipment has been flooded or damaged, arrange an assessment before putting it back into service. Report the location and visible damage from a safe area; do not enter floodwater or an unsafe equipment room to investigate.
Separate sewer protection from drinking-water protection
When discussing backup concerns, identify whether the issue involves drains or the drinking-water supply. Ask a qualified contractor what protection is appropriate for the building and what maintenance it requires. A device intended for one system should not be assumed to protect another. An inspection is needed before selecting equipment or promising protection.
Local resources
Before you request service
- Utility and building emergency contacts
- Location of accessible shutoffs
- Existing plumbing issues to discuss
- Equipment manuals and prior repair records
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