Natural Gas Leaks

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:

• 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 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 the gas company.

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.