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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Smell of gas from piped natural gas connection, meter, or stove.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Rotten egg smell near stove, meter, or gas heater.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hissing at pipe joints or dead vegetation above buried line outdoors.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Dizziness or headache in basement with gas appliances.
Scene hazards: Explosion, Confined space accumulation
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Extinguish any open flames — do not relight pilot lights.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Turn off gas at wall valve or meter if accessible without delay.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Move everyone outside without using elevator.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call piped gas company emergency from safe distance.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Keep people and vehicles away from building front if leak suspected at meter.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not re-enter until utility technician tests and clears.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If person collapsed inside — call 101, do not re-enter yourself.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Gas utility emergency number from bill or website — call from outside.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 if explosion risk high or injuries present.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report meter number if visible from outside.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Gas exposure with unconsciousness is life-threatening — professional rescue required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Medical evaluation for headache, nausea after exposure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT operate light switches or garage door openers.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT attempt DIY repair on leaking pipe.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume smell is from neighbor — evacuate and report.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Light a candle to test where the gas leak is
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Open flame ignites gas instantly. Evacuate and call utility from outside.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Immediate explosion and fire.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Natural gas is lighter than air — it rises and accumulates near ceilings.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Odorant added makes leak detectable by smell before dangerous levels.