Suspect a natural gas leak? First, move your feet! Then call when you’re down the street

Outside or in, detecting a natural gas leak is easy. To help you SMELL a leak from a gas line or appliance, a familiar odor like rotten eggs is often added to natural gas Or you might SEE blowing dirt, bubbling water, or an unusual area of dead vegetation. A leaking pipeline might also make a hissing sound you can HEAR.

Natural gas pipelines are the nation's safest method of transporting energy. While its unlikely that 3 problem could occur, accidents can happen. Remember to call the Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS) at 1-800-362-2764 at least two working days before you start to dig for any landscaping or construction project on your property—it's the law! And if you ever suspect a gas leak—walk away, right away. When you're clear of the area, call your local natural gas company or 9-1-1 for emergency response.

To learn more visit: http://www.Safegasohio.org