Smell Gas? Act Fast!
Natural gas is a colorless, odorless fuel. For safety reasons, a chemical odorant called mercaptan is added for easy detection. This odorant has a distinctive ‘rotten egg’ type scent. Natural gas odors should be reported right away. Do not try to locate the source of the smell.
Know the Signs of a Gas Leak
LOOK for discolored vegetation, blowing dirt or bubbling water in the area of a buried gas line.
LISTEN for a hissing sound.
SMELL for the distinctive “rotten egg” odor of natural gas.
If You Smell Gas:
LEAVE the area immediately, warning others in the area as you leave. Keep everyone away from the area until emergency assistance arrives.
NEVER try to find the leak yourself.
AVOID touching anything that may cause a spark. This includes lighters, matches, cigarettes, flashlights, light switches and telephones in the area of the suspected leak. Wait until you are a safe distance away before using your cell phone.
CALL Florida City Gas at 888.352.5325 and emergency responders at 911 once you are in a safe place, away from the area of the suspected leak. Stay away until emergency personnel indicate it is safe to return.
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