Natural gas in its pure form is colorless and odorless. A chemical, called mercaptan, is added to give natural gas a distinctive odor - similar to that of rotten eggs - so you can smell a leak immediately and take action. A faint odor of gas may mean that a pilot light has gone out and should be re-lit. Typically you will smell this odor long before the situation becomes dangerous; however, we encourage you to take precautions if you have any concerns. A strong odor means you should leave your home at once taking the following steps:

• DO NOT use a telephone
• DO NOT switch a light on or off
• DO NOT light a match or use a flashlight