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Common
signs of a gas leak include:
- A gas
odor (which can best be described as the smell of rotten
eggs);
- A blowing
or hissing sound;
- Water
bubbling or being blown into the air at a pond, creek, or
river;
- Dirt
being blown or thrown into the air;
- Fire
coming from the ground or burning above the ground;
- Unusual
brown or dead patches of vegetation on or near a pipeline
location; and;
A dry spot in a moist field.
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| IF
YOU SMELL OR HEAR GAS INSIDE OR AROUND YOUR HOME |
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you smell gas and the odor is very weak, most likely a pilot
light is out and should be relit. Use the manufacturer’s
instruction manual to re-light the pilot. |
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If the
odor is strong or if you hear a hissing or blowing sound,
leave your house immediately and on the way out –
- Do
not light a match or a cigarette lighter.
- Do
not attempt to light any appliance.
- Do
not use your phone.
- Do
not turn on or off any electrical switches.
- Do
not use a flashlight.
- Leave
the house door open.
- Warn
others to stay away from what you believe to be the
source of gas.
- Call
the fire department and the gas company from a
neighbor’s house. Be ready to give the fire department
and gas company the information they need such as:
- Your
name and address,
- The
address and phone number from where you are calling,
- The
severity and nature of the leak,
- Whether
the odor or hissing sound is inside or outside the house.
Agree
on a location to meet with the fire department and gas company
representative(s) and wait there until they arrive.
Remember,
if you smell a strong odor of gas or hear gas escaping inside
or outside your home, do not attempt to locate the problem.
Instead, leave your home immediately and call the fire department
and gas company. Let them handle it.
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CARBON
MONOXIDE - A TOXIC GAS
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Incomplete combustion of any fuel including natural gas produces
carbon monoxide, a toxin. It is very important to recognize
the flu-like symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning:
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Headaches
- Ringing in the Ears
- Blurred Vision
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If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning
take these steps:
- Get yourself or the victim out of the house and into fresh
air.
- Get medical attention right away.
- Give CPR if the victim is not breathing.
- Call the fire department and your gas company. They will
help you find the problem.
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