I Smell Gas! Natural Gas
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If you detect a gas leak, immediately evacuate everyone from the building and call Shipley Energy or the fire department from a neighbor's phone.
If you smell gas:
  • Put out any open flames.
  • Do NOT use matches, or operating electric switches or appliances.
  • Dont' use your phone.
  • Evacuate the building immediately!
  • Have your system checked by a professional before you re-enter the building.
Additional safety information:
  • Natural Gas Safety website
  • Keep your gas range clean. Make sure burner bowls are free of used matches, grease, paper, etc.
  • Have a fire extinquisher near your appliances.
  • Install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in your home.
  • Keep combustible materials such as papers, fluids, paints, curtains and rags away from furnaces, water heaters and gas ranges and dryers.
 
 
   
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