No matter the season or weather, natural gas is one of the safest and most reliable sources of energy for homes and businesses. Safety is very important to us. That’s why we regularly provide information to our Technicians, helpers, office staff and customers about natural gas safety.
If You Smell Gas…..Act Quickly
A rotten-egg odor is added to natural gas so that you can smell a leak if it occurs. The gas itself is actually odorless, but a substance called “mercaptan” is added as a safety precaution. If you smell a natural gas odor”
- Do not use any devices that might create a spark, such as light switches, phones, flashlights or electric appliances, including computers. A spark could ignite the gas.
- Immediately have everyone leave the house or building.
- Go to a nearby phone and call 911 or the local gas utility company to report the odor.
Keep everyone away from the building until given the “all clear” from a gas company or your plumber.
Remember: Never try to find or fix a leak yourself.