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Emergency Preparedness
Natural Gas Leaks
Emergency Control of Gas
- If you detect the smell of natural gas, leave your house immediately. Do not use any electrical device.
- Check house piping, appliances and vents for damage.
- Check for fires or fire hazards.
- Do not use matches, lighters or other open flames.
- Do not operate electrical switches, appliances or battery-operated devices if you suspect natural gas leaks. This could create sparks that could ignite gas from broken lines.
- If gas line breakage is suspected, evacuate immediately and shut off the gas at the meter.
- Wear heavy shoes in all areas near broken glass or debris. Keep your head and face protected from falling debris.
- Turn on a battery-operated radio if no gas leaks are found or a car radio to receive disaster instructions.
- Do not use your telephone except in extreme emergency situations.
- Call 9-1-1 from a neighbor’s house.
