In light of a recent gas leak emergency, Monrovia PD hands along these
gas tips from The Gas Company:
Leaking gas from any damaged pipeline or gas meter could cause a fire,
explosion, property damage and serious bodily injury.
Follow these guidelines if you encounter a leaking gas pipe or meter:
REMAIN calm.
DON'T light a match, candle or cigarette.
DON'T turn electrical devices on or off, including light switches.
DON'T start an engine or use any device, including a telephone, which
could cause a spark.
IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE the area, and from a safe location, call SoCalGas
at 1-800-427-2200 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
CALL 911 promptly after evacuating the area if the damage results in a
natural gas leak that may endanger life or cause bodily harm or
property damage.
DO NOT attempt to control the leak or repair the damaged pipe or
meter. Do not use or turn off any equipment that could cause a spark.
Motorized or electrically powered equipment or vehicles may create an
ignition source if a gas leak is present. Safely abandon any motorized
or powered equipment or vehicles. Gas leaking from a plastic pipe can
create static electricity that can ignite the gas.
- Brad Haugaard
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