Emergency Gas Procedures
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Natural gas has a distinct, pungent odor so it is easy to detect. Leaking
gas can cause an explosion and fire.
If you smell a weak odor of natural gas:
If you can't find the source of the leak:
If you smell a strong odor of natural gas:
gas can cause an explosion and fire.
If you smell a weak odor of natural gas:
- •Open the windows.
•Check for an extinguished pilot light.
•If a pilot light is out, wait for the gas odor to go away before relighting.
If you can't find the source of the leak:
- •Get everyone out of the house immediately.
•Do not use the telephone or a lighter.
•Do not turn any electrical switches or lights on or off.
•Go to a neighbor's house and call Island Energy immediately at 707-562-5000.
If you smell a strong odor of natural gas:
- •Open the windows.
•Get everyone out of the house at once.
•Do not use the telephone or a lighter.
•Do not turn any electrical switches or lights on or off.
•Go to a neighbor's house and call Island Energy immediately at 707-562-5000.
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