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Natural Gas Leak, Fumes or Vapors

 

If you detect natural gas, fumes or vapors:

• Immediately call 911

• Provide the location of the odor and any details available to the dispatcher.

• Clear the area immediately if instructed to do so by the emergency dispatcher, providing assistance to those with special needs.
   

If a building or area evacuation is ordered by emergency responders:

• Leave all ventilation systems operating unless instructed otherwise by emergency responders.

• Leave the area immediately, avoiding the used of elevators unless necessary.

• Identify those with persons with special needs and provide assistance if possible. If necessary, provide their location to emergency responders upon exiting the building.

• Report to your department's designated gathering point to be accounted for.

• Make every attempt to direct evacuation personnel away from the hazardous area. Building occupants should not return until instructed to do so.