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      "name": "Step 1: Shut Off Your Main Water Supply — Locate your home's main water shutoff valve and turn it off immediately. This is the single most important step to prevent more water from gushing out and causing extensive damage.",
      "text": "Step 1: Shut Off Your Main Water Supply — Locate your home's main water shutoff valve and turn it off immediately. This is the single most important step to prevent more water from gushing out and causing extensive damage.",
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      "name": "Step 2: Relieve Water Pressure — Open the faucets at the lowest points in your home and flush toilets to drain any remaining water from the pipes. This helps reduce pressure and clear the lines.",
      "text": "Step 2: Relieve Water Pressure — Open the faucets at the lowest points in your home and flush toilets to drain any remaining water from the pipes. This helps reduce pressure and clear the lines.",
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      "name": "Step 3: Power Down Safely — If the burst pipe is near electrical outlets or appliances, safely turn off the power to those areas at your electrical panel. Do not touch wet electrical equipment.",
      "text": "Step 3: Power Down Safely — If the burst pipe is near electrical outlets or appliances, safely turn off the power to those areas at your electrical panel. Do not touch wet electrical equipment.",
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      "name": "Step 4: Document the Damage — Before any cleanup begins, take clear photos and videos of all affected areas and any damaged property. This documentation is crucial for insurance purposes.",
      "text": "Step 4: Document the Damage — Before any cleanup begins, take clear photos and videos of all affected areas and any damaged property. This documentation is crucial for insurance purposes.",
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      "name": "Step 5: Call a Licensed Plumber — Contact a local Las Vegas plumbing professional like CG Plumbing Solutions right away. They can locate the exact source of the burst, assess the extent of the damage, and perform a code-compliant repair.",
      "text": "Step 5: Call a Licensed Plumber — Contact a local Las Vegas plumbing professional like CG Plumbing Solutions right away. They can locate the exact source of the burst, assess the extent of the damage, and perform a code-compliant repair.",
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      "name": "Step 6: Plan for Water Extraction — If there's significant standing water, discuss water extraction and drying with your plumber or a restoration specialist. Addressing moisture quickly prevents mold growth and further structural issues.",
      "text": "Step 6: Plan for Water Extraction — If there's significant standing water, discuss water extraction and drying with your plumber or a restoration specialist. Addressing moisture quickly prevents mold growth and further structural issues.",
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