• Have natural gas appliances inspected by a qualified repairperson once a year.
• Inspect the vents, flues, and chimneys of all gas water heaters, furnaces, and fireplaces regularly for proper ventilation.
• Never use an oven to heat the house. This can damage the oven and cause carbon monoxide to be released into the home.
• Never sleep in a room heated by a gas or kerosene space heater that does not have proper venting.

If you suspect a leak or smell gas…

• Do not use your cell phone until safely away from your home.
• Shut gas valves off at your home.
• Do not attempt to locate the leak.
• Do not turn on or off any electrical appliances.
• Do not smoke or use any open flames.
• Get a safe distance away from the house, and then call 911 and the utility company.
• If a natural gas line is damaged when digging outside, call the utility immediately. DO NOT attempt to repair the line.