If You Smell Gas: - Do not enter the premises if you notice a strong gas odor or if there is other evidence of a natural gas leak.
- Leave immediately if you smell the odor of natural gas inside your home.
- As a precaution do not smoke, make a spark or flame, switch the lights on/off, raise/lower the windows or use any phone inside your home.
- After leaving your home, call the 24-hour emergency number for Peoples Gas at 1-800-400- 4271 or your local emergency response number.
- Stay nearby until a gas company representative arrives or advise the company where you can be reached.
Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and potentially dangerous gas produced when fuel is burned without enough air for complete combustion. The flame in gas appliances should be blue, possibly with flecks of orange. If the flame is mostly yellow, that indicates that the gas is not burning properly and is giving off carbon monoxide. In large amounts, carbon monoxide can cause headaches, unconsciousness, brain damage and death. Some of the Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Include: - Headaches
- Drowsiness/fatigue
- Nausea
- Irregular breathing
- Overall paleness
- Very red lips and ears
What You Should Do: - Open windows and doors
- Move outside
- Call 911 or your local fire department
| Some Steps You Can Take to Prevent Carbon Monoxide: - Have your appliances checked annually by a certified heating contractor.
- Make sure your chimney is cleaned periodically and free of obstructions.
- Keep air vents for your gas appliances clear.
- Never use a gas oven or stovetop for heating your home
- Do not use portable charcoal or propane grills indoors
- Do not run an automobile or gasoline engine in an enclosed space
- Use only space heaters that are approved by local fire codes and properly installed.
- Check fireplaces for closed or blocked flues.
- Periodically check range pilots for carbon build up.
Learn More: The Energy Association of Pennsylvania’s “Control of Natural Gas in Emergencies” brochure
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