STOP THE SOURCE

CLEAN WATER SUPPLY LINES turn off water valves nearest source ,  if  that fails turn off inside house water main, usually in the basement, crawl space garage.

INSIDE HOUSE WATER MAIN DOESN'T SHUT OFF?  shut off your house water main at the street,  you may have to call the city or your nearest local plumber to shut off.

HOT WATER TANKS turn off valves at hot water tank,  if that fails turn off house water main.  Be sure to also shut off HOT WATER TANK ELECTRICAL BREAKER in electrical breaker panel box of your home.

RISING WATER IN PERIMETER DRAINS (drain tile) OR FLOOR DRAINS redirect roof water away from house (down pipes or down spouts from roof) 1990 home or older, dig a well below the level of the perimeter drains insert a water pump.  

WATER RISING QUICKLEY FLOODED BASEMENT,  be sure to wear rubber boots,  shut off electrical power to home or call BC hydro if necessary to prevent electrical shock.

STOP FURTHER DAMAGE stop the flow of water with wet shop vacs, towels, pumps.  Remove wet contents or contents that may get wet.  Depending on priorities,  values and conditions,  removing contents may take precedence over stopping the flow of water.