Utilities: Gas

A gas leak can be one of the most dangerous side-effects of a disaster - or sometimes the disaster itself. Make sure everyone at your facility knows how, when and where to shut off the gas at your facility.

Remember: Always turn off the gas if you have good reason to suspect a leak. But once you turn it off, only the gas company can turn it back on. You may have a leak if you:

• Smell the gas (there is an odor added by the company for this purpose)
• Hear the leak (a hissing sound)
• See the gas meter dials spinning

Go take a look right now! Post a sign clearly marking the shut-off location. Make sure the necessary wrench is stored near the shut-off valve, so you have immediate access in an emergency.