What’s that Smell?
An unusual smell, petroleum odor, or gaseous odor will sometimes accompany pipeline leaks. Natural Gas is colorless, tasteless and odorless unless commercial odorants are added. Sometime described as a "ROTTEN EGG" smell.
if a leak occurs:
DO leave the home, building, or area of the suspected leak, and get to a safe area.
DO warn others to stay out of the area.
DO call 911 to notify police and fire officials, from a safe location.
DO wait for emergency personnel to notify you when it is safe to return.
What should I NOT do if a leak occurs?
DO NOT touch, breathe or make contact with the leak.
DO NOT light a match, turn light switches on or off, use a cell or home phone, or do anything else to create a spark
DO NOT attempt to extinguish any fire.
DO NOT attempt to operate any valves.
DO NOT return to area until emergency personnel notifies you that it is safe to return.
WhO DO I CALL?
CALL 1.800.449.3338 or 1.251.246.2428 or 911 from a safe location.