Natural Gas Leaks

Natural Gas has a distinct, pungent odor so it is easy to detect.  Leaking gas cause an explosion and fire.

If you smell a weak odor of natural gas:

• Open the windows
• Check for an extinguished pilot light
• If a pilot light is out, wait for the gas odor to go away before relighting.

If you can’t find the source of the leak:

• Get everyone out of the house at once
• Do not use the telephone or a lighter
• Do not turn on any electrical switches or lights on or off
• Go to a neighbor’s house and call the gas company

If you smell a strong odor of natural gas:

• Open the windows
• Get everyone out of the house at once
• Do not use the telephone or a lighter
• Do not turn on any electrical switches or lights on or off
• Go to a neighbor’s house and call Grove Municipal Services Authority at 918-786-2537 or Grove Police Department at 918-786-6121.