Gas leaks
If you can smell gas, think you have a gas leak, or are worried
about carbon monoxide fumes in your home, call the National Grid's (external
link) 24 hour gas emergency service on 0800 111 999.
For general information such as problems with gas-related
roadworks, call the helpline on 0845 605 6677.
If you smell gas or suspect a gas leak, follow these steps:
- Don't turn electrical items on or off
- Don't switch lights on and off
- Don't smoke or strike matches
- Do turn off the gas supply
- Do put out any naked flames
- Do open doors and windows to ventilate the area
- Do keep people away from the affected area
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