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Natural gas is a colorless, odorless,
gas until we add an odorant to give it
that distinctive smell similar to rotten
eggs or cabbage. This odor is
added to ensure you can quickly and
safely detect a natural gas leak by
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What should I do if I think I smell gas inside a home or building?
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Evacuate yourself and others from the building immediately.
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Do not operate a telephone, electrical devices, switches, or other sources of ignition.
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Leave the door open, go to another location, and call 911 or our emergency number to make a report. In the
Cullman service area dial (256)734-0565
or in the Warrior service area dial (205)647-2333.
Both numbers are staffed 24 hours a day. Be sure and leave a number where you can be reached. |
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Wait in an area that is as far away from the structure as possible that you can still see when our service personnel arrive. They may have additional questions or need to notify you when it is OK to return to the building.
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What should I do if I think I smell gas
outside? |
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Evacuate yourself and others from the area
immediately. |
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Extinguish all sources of ignition and do
not operate anything that could create a
spark. Do not start cars, machinery,
etc. |
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Call 911 or our emergency number to make a
report. In the Cullman service area
dial (256)734-0565 or in the
Warrior service
area dial (205)647-2333. Both
numbers are staffed 24 hours a day.
Be sure and leave a number where you can be
reached. |
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Wait in an area that is as far away from the
structure as possible that you can still see
when our service personnel arrive.
They may have additional questions or need
to notify you when is is OK to return to the
area. |
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Facts about Carbon Monoxide and what
to do if you suspect it is present: |
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What is carbon monoxide? |
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Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an odorless,
colorless gas that can cause sudden illness
and death. |
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Where is CO found? |
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CO is found in combustion fumes, such as
those produced by cars and trucks, small
gasoline engines, stoves, lanterns, burning
charcoal and wood, and gas ranges and
heating systems when venting is not
operating properly. CO from these sources
can build up in enclosed or semi-enclosed
spaces. People and animals in these
spaces can be poisoned by breathing it. |
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What are the symptoms of CO poisoning? |
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The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are
headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea,
vomiting, chest pain, and confusion.
High levels of CO inhalation can cause loss
of consciousness and death. Unless
suspected, CO poisoning can be difficult to
diagnose because the symptoms mimic other
illnesses. |
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If you think Carbon Monoxide is present or
venting needs inspection,
evacuate yourself and others from the area
and call 911 or our emergency number
immediately. In the Cullman service
area dial (256)734-0565 or in the
Warrior
service area dial (205)647-2333.
Both
numbers are staffed 24 hours a day. Be
sure and leave a number where you can be
reached. |
