The Shocking Truth About Electrical & NG Safety

The SHOCKING

Truth

What to Do if You Smell Gas

Natural gas smells like sulfur or rotten eggs. If you suspect a gas leak in your home, tell an adult. If no adult is home, leave and take everyone with you. Do not use a light switch, candle, flashlight, TV, radio, garage door opener, or even a phone—a spark could ignite the gas. Go to a safe location to call 911 and your local natural gas utility.

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Activity Start with the letter “G” at the top of the circle and go clockwise writing down every third letter in the spaces below. IF YOU SMELL GAS IN YOUR HOME… G ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ! Going Further

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Discuss when and why it would be hazardous to unplug an appliance or use a light, candle, flashlight, radio, or phone. _______________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Gas Pipeline Leaks Leaks from gas pipelines, although rare, can be a fire hazard. These leaks may have a sulfur-like odor (but not always). So don’t rely on your nose alone. SMELL , LISTEN , and LOOK for any of these warning signs: • A smell of sulfur or rotten eggs

• A hissing, whistling, or roaring sound • Dirt spraying or blowing into the air • Continuous bubbling in water • Grass or plants that are dead or dying for no apparent reason

If you suspect a gas pipeline leak, do not use fire or electricity. Even the tiniest spark from a phone, flashlight, electrical appliance, or match could ignite the gas. Go far away from the area immediately, warn others, and do NOT go back until safety officials say it is safe. Ask a trusted adult to report the leak to 911 and the local natural gas utility.

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