Property emergency plan template
Record where the shutoffs are and who to call before you need them. Fill it in on screen and print it; nothing is sent or saved.
RepairNowUSA editorial review · Published October 14, 2026 · Review standards
How to use this plan
Fill it in on screen, then print copies for your office, your maintenance team and a binder at the property. Nothing you type is sent to RepairNowUSA or saved by this page; it stays on your screen until you close it. Update it whenever vendors, utilities or contacts change, and walk your team to each shutoff once a year.
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Questions
Where is the main water shutoff usually located?
Usually where the water line enters the building: a basement, crawl space, garage, utility closet or near the water heater. In warm climates it may be outside near the foundation.
How often should we update the plan?
Whenever contacts, vendors or utilities change, and at least once a year, ideally with a walk-through of every shutoff.