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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You smell gas near LPG cylinder, stove, or pipeline connection.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Strong rotten egg or gas smell near kitchen or cylinder.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hissing at regulator, hose, or pipe joint.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — White frost on cylinder indicating rapid leak.
Scene hazards: Explosion, Asphyxiation in confined space
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stop using stove immediately.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If safe without crossing strong smell zone, turn off cylinder valve.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Leave doors open and walk out — do not run creating static.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Evacuate building and warn neighbors if smell is strong outdoors.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — From safe distance call gas company emergency number and 101.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not re-enter until technician declares safe.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If someone feels dizzy — fresh air and call 112.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call gas company emergency line first from outside.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 if smell persists or someone unconscious.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Give floor, cylinder location, and number of people evacuated.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Unconscious person in gas-filled room needs rescue by trained responders with breathing equipment.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — All occupants should be checked if prolonged exposure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT search leak with match or lighter.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT switch electrical appliances on or off inside.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use elevator during gas leak evacuation.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Turn on exhaust fan to clear gas smell quickly
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Electrical fan switch can spark and ignite gas. Ventilate naturally while evacuating, call from outside.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Explosion from electrical spark.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — LPG is heavier than air — it pools at floor level and travels to ignition sources.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Even small sparks from switches can trigger explosion in concentrated leak.