Propane Safety Information
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Click here download a safety brochure explaining what to do if you smell gas.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, PROPANE HAS AN ODOR ADDED SO YOU CAN DETECT LEAKS.
Propane smells like rotten eggs, a skunk's spray, or a dead animal. If you have trouble smelling gas due to age; a medical condition; or the effects of medication, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, please consider purchasing a propane gas detector as an additional measure of security.
What should I do if I smell propane?
TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY
- No flames or sparks!
- Immediately extinguish all smoking materials and open flames. Do not operate lights, appliances, telephones, or cell phones.
- Leave the area immediately!
- Get everyone out of the building where you suspect gas is leaking.
- Shut off the gas.
- Turn off the main gas supply valve on your propane tank (turn the valve to the right/clockwise), if it is safe to do so.
- Report the leak.
- Go to a nearby phone and call your propane supplier right away. If you can't reach them, call 911 or your local fire department.
- Do NOT re-enter the area until it has been deemed safe.
- Get your system checked.
- A trained service technician must check your entire system to ensure that it is leak-free.