Abstract: A retrofitable or original equipped device for tank type toilets having a pull strap 40 which is held in place by a beam section 10 in a fixed position by a lock and release 12 that will allow a toilet operator to quickly and easily interrupt the flushing process of the toilet to prevent an overflow, to ease cleaning or to prevent a young child from drowning. In addition, a device that can be easily installed without tools and will remain in a ready to use state without interfering with normal toilet operations.