🚨 Emergency Reference Guide
Home Emergency? Here's What to Do.
Step-by-step emergency protocols for 7 common home crises. Bookmark this page — you'll be glad you did.
🚨 CALL 911
Gas Leak
Response time
Gas company responds within 1 hour
First Steps (Do This NOW)
1DO NOT turn on/off any lights or appliances
2DO NOT use your phone inside the house
3Open windows and doors immediately
4Turn off gas meter if you can safely reach it (outside)
5Leave the house immediately
6Call 911 from OUTSIDE the house
7Call your gas company's emergency line
🚫 DO NOT Do These Things
✗ Light any matches or candles
✗ Use electrical switches
✗ Start your car in the garage
✗ Use your phone inside
✗ Try to find the leak yourself
Emergency Cost
$200 - $800 (detection + repair)
Who to Call
911 first, then gas company emergency line
Prevention Tips (Do This Before an Emergency)
✓ Install natural gas detectors on every floor
✓ Have gas appliances inspected annually
✓ Know where your gas shut-off valve is
✓ Report rotten egg smell immediately