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After years of service in over 40 million American homes,
natural and propane gas have an impressive record of safety.
Modern gas appliances are equipped with many features to make
them safer and more convenient to use. When properly installed
and maintained, these appliances are among the safest on the
market today.
Another factor that increases the level of safety of gas
is the ease by which a gas leak can be detected. It may come
as a surprise to you, but natural gas is completely odorless
in its original state. A distinctive odor is added to gas
to make it easy to detect. The odor smells similar to rotten
eggs.
What To Do If You Smell Gas
If you think you may have a large gas leak, FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Have everyone leave your home immediately.
- Do not operate light switches, your telephone, or any
electric appliances.
- Do not connect or disconnect any power plugs from electric
outlets.
- Do not light a match or lighter.
- From a neighbor's phone, call FPU Emergency Services
immediately.
FPU Emergency Services personnel are on duty 24 hours a
day, seven days a week, including holidays.
When the problem has been corrected, call FPU. We will turn
on your gas and relight your appliances.
For a copy of our If You Smell Gas brochure,
please email your name and address to: marketing@fpuc.com.
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