by Mathew | Jun 18, 2026 | Earthquake Shut Off
In 2022, a homeowner in Oakland felt a sharp jolt at 7 p.m. The earthquake lasted only a few seconds, but the smell of gas filled the kitchen within minutes, scaring the whole family. It happened because a flexible connector behind the stove had cracked. The manual...
by Mathew | Jan 27, 2026 | Earthquake Shut Off
Earthquakes in the Bay Area are common but still scary. They cause damage to life and property, including damage to underground gas lines. Natural gas from cracked or broken pipes leaks into your home silently, quickly turning it into a life threatening fire hazard....
by Mathew | Aug 9, 2024 | Earthquake Shut Off
Earthquakes have always been notorious for causing massive destruction in just seconds. Among the many dangers of an earthquake, an important one is the impact of a city’s gas lines. Earthquake induced gas line damage can even take out whole city blocks and...
