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What To Do in the Event of a
Gas Leak
• When you smell the gas inside, your actions depend on the gas levels. If the
smell is not so strong, call a plumber. The following are steps to take while
waiting for the professionals to arrive:
 Do not put on candles
 Avoid the use of doorbells
 Stay away from electrical switches
 Avoid smoking
 Put the telephone aside
 Put out open flames
 Keep everyone away from the area
 Do not adjust thermostats or other appliance controls.
• When you smell the gas outdoors, relevant authorities must be alerted
immediately. You must endeavor not to operate vehicles near the source,
and do not attempt to solve the problem alone.
• Sometimes, you may hear gas escaping. When this happens, you must keep
others away from the area; call the local plumber immediately and stay out
of your house until it is safe.