How Debris Caps Can Reduce Response Time In An Emergency 1/2015
When a city experiences an emergency it can be stressful, troubling, panic-inducing and dangerous. No matter what the emergency is, time is of the essence and the sooner the situation can be remedied the better. When time is saved, damage and injuries can be minimized or eliminated. Emergencies involve citizens, emergency response crews, utility workers and municipalities. With so many people involved, it is important to make an effort to keep everyone on the same page to streamline procedures. Debris caps can actually be a useful tool that helps reduce emergency response time to improve the outlook of any situation.
Debris caps are a simple solution to the frustrating and damaging problem of dirt and debris entering pipes and valves. While it may not be the first thing you think of when you think of emergencies, pipes and valves actually are quite important. If a pipe or valve is leaking it cause a major city emergency. If a water main breaks it will certainly become an emergency. Should a fire in a building occur, utility workers may need to turn off gas lines or gain access to water from pipes and valves. If they struggle to locate or access pipes and valves it will only slow them down and allow the emergency to continue. When dirt and debris accumulate in pipes and valves it can slow workers down and can actually erode them over time. If erosion occurs it could cause a leak that may just turn into a major problem. A debris cap is easily and quickly installed for ultimate protection and ease of use. Debris caps can also be installed with lockout technology to ensure that the wrong people do not have access to pipes and valves. This is important because if there is an emergency, certain lines may need to be locked out so that they are not accidentally accessed because it could cause more damage or possibly even injury. Debris caps can also be color coded which means that if an emergency occurs the appropriate pipes or valves can be located easily and quickly. Lastly, when an emergency response worker or utility worker is working quickly to remedy a problem or fix something in an emergency, conditions may be dangerous so it is important to take every precaution to keep them as safe as possible. Debris caps make pipe and valve access much easier and the pipes they protect much safer so that utility workers can do their jobs in the safety conditions possible. The importance of debris caps for every city cannot be stressed enough. They will save money for the city by reducing utility worker's time spent on maintenance and significantly reduce time in the event of an emergency which may just save more lives and protect city structures from further damage.