Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NaturalGasMeter2 If you have a natural gas line running into your home, you need to know the location of your gas shut-off valves.

A gas leak can occur from an earthquake, construction accident, or faulty appliance. Here's what you need to know to turn off the gas when that happens. It's vital to know how to shut off the systems ...

Your house may be missing a piece of hardware that could save lives or property damage during the next earthquake in Washington state. A seismic shut-off valve, also ...

When a pipe bursts or a gas line starts hissing, you do not want to be standing in ankle‑deep water or smelling gas while you guess which handle to turn. The shutoff valves in your home are small ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Everyone thinks they may have everything they need in case of an earthquake emergency, but there is one very important thing you may be overlooking. It's called an earthquake ...

"I wanted to create a smart gas line shut-off valve to detect and control natural gas leaks," said an inventor, from Corona, ...

The committee will study current and potential methodologies and standards, including regulatory criteria, for deciding when an automatic shutoff valve, remote controlled valve or other equivalent ...