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What should I do if I smell gas?

Written by DJ Hume

If you smell gas, treat it as a potential emergency.

What To Do

  • Evacuate everyone from the apartment or building immediately.

  • Keep others a safe distance away from the area.

  • From a safe location, call 911 and Duke Energy at 800-634-4300 to report the gas odor.

  • Notify your property manager once you are safely outside.

What NOT To Do

  • Do not operate electrical devices that could create a spark, including:

    • Cell phones

    • Light switches

    • Matches or lighters

  • Do not operate any gas or pipeline equipment.

  • Do not start or stop vehicles or machinery near the area.

  • Do not re-enter the building until it has been declared safe by emergency personnel or a Duke Energy representative.

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