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What do I do if I smell gas in my home?

Leave immediately. Do not flip any light switches, use electronics, light matches, or create any spark. Call 911 from outside your home. Then call your gas company. Do not re-enter your home until emergency personnel or the gas company says it is safe.

Why It Matters

A gas leak can cause an explosion. Immediate evacuation without creating any spark is the only safe response. Seconds matter.

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