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What To Do If You Smell Gas

We have made sure you can quickly and safely detect a natural gas leak by adding a distinctive smell. The smell is similar to rotten eggs.

If you smell gas indoors or outside, call 1-800-292-4008 immediately.

If you smell a SLIGHT odor of natural gas in your home:

  • Open windows and doors.
  • Extinguish all open flames.
  • Do not switch on any electrical equipment.
  • Call Alagasco’s emergency phone number: 1-800-292-4008

If you smell a STRONG odor of natural gas in your home:

  • Leave your home immediately.
  • Call Alagasco’s emergency phone number 1-800-292-4008 from a neighbor’s home.

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To report emergencies, call us at 1-800-292-4008


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