Natural Gas Information
If you Smell Gas…
  • Do not attempt to locate gas leaks.
  • Do not remain in the building when there is a strong gas odor.
  • From a safe distance after you have left the building, call your local natural gas utility to report the leak.
  • Be ready to let a gas utility representative into your home or business so he or she can investigate.
  • If the smell of natural gas is particularly strong, call 9-1-1.
  • Do not do anything that might cause a spark when there is a strong gas odor:
    • Do not use telephones – either land lines or cell phones.
    • Do not turn any electrical switches, appliances or lights on or off or unplug electrical appliances.
    • Do not use elevators.
    • Do not position or operate vehicles and power equipment.
    • Do not smoke or use lighters, matches or other open flames.
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