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SAFETY TIPS
| What To Do If You Smell Gas |
Detecting Outdoor Leaks
Underground pipelines transport natural gas. Interstate gas lines are clearly
marked
with signs so that you know they're in the area.
Gas lines are constantly
monitored and inspected. Leaks are rare, but it is best to be prepared.
If you smell gas outdoors
- Alert others and leave the area immediately
- Call Your Gas Utility Provider immediately with location of leak
- Call your local fire department, police department, or
911
Detecting Indoor Leaks
If you smell gas inside or suspect the presence of carbon monoxide
- Don't turn on a light
- Don't switch on anything electrical
- Don't light a match
- Don't use your phone
- Alert others and leave immediately
- Call your Gas Utility Provider from your neighbor's house or
another location. If you're
in a situation where you don't have the number,
call 911 and ask the operator to call us.
- Tell us where you are so you can let us in your house when we arrive
- Do not return to the structure
until:
- The problem has been corrected
- A Gas Utility Provider representative has examined it
- The area has been declared safe
- You have been authorized to return
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