Do not rely on your sense of smell alone to detect the presence of natural gas Emergency responders arrived at 5:15 a.m., and the first atmos technician arrived at 5:35 a.m Use any of your senses —smell, listen or look—to check for telltale signs of.
Denison Fire and Rescue evacuates Morton Street Plaza after Atmos
Atmos energy performs leak surveys as part of our normal operations
We use advanced technology to inspect our pipelines and identify any leaks
If a hazardous leak is found, we take immediate action to eliminate the hazard We also rely on the public to call us if a leak is suspected You can smell, listen and look for natural gas. Vaughan center fueling safe and thriving communities contribution request learn about natural gas sharing the warmth emergency contact 866.322.8667 customer service
Atmos energy does not maintain the natural gas lines on your property beyond our meter This is the same as other utilities, such as your electrical wiring and water pipes. The explosion, which leveled a residence at 4002 county road 195, was caused by a leaking natural gas pipe left behind by atmos energy during service termination. Report a natural gas leak if you suspect a natural gas leak, take others with you and immediately evacuate the area
From a safe location, call long beach energy resources emergency line at 562.570.2140 or call 911
Do not light a match, candle, or cigarette Do not turn on electrical appliances, lights on/off, or use any device that could cause a spark Do not use a cell phone near the gas. Earlier on the morning of the explosion, a cement truck entering a construction site ran over a natural gas valve box about 340 feet from the incident home
(see figure.) the construction crew observed a gas leak and called atmos energy (atmos) and 911 to respond
