Handle Gas With Care

• Knowing the location of your main shutoff valve will help you turn off the gas supply to your entire home quickly in an emergency. In general, you don't need to shut off a gas meter unless there is a strong odor or sound of escaping gas or if there is major damage to the building. If your gas is turned off, leave it off until service can be re-established safely by a service person or other qualified professional.
• Most gas appliances have a valve that lets you turn off the gas to that appliance only.You should make sure you know where the appliance’s shutoff valve is located. In most cases, turning off the gas at the appliance's shutoff valve will suffice.
• Keep a flashlight handy to investigate minor gas odors. Check pilot lights to make sure they are lit. Never use matches or candles, and never turn any electric switches on or off if you smell gas.
• If your gas appliance doesn’t light, wait 5 minutes to let gas disperse before trying to re-light it.
• If the smell or sound of escaping gas continues, or if you have any doubts, open the windows and doors and get everyone out of the building. Call your gas company or call 911 from a phone that’s well away from the gas odor.