Natural Gas Department
Pikeville, Tennessee

Emergency Procedures
Signs of a Natural Gas Leak
Do you know the signs to look for if you suspect a Natural Gas Leak?
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF A NATURAL GAS PIPELINE LEAK?
♦ Blowing or hissing sound
♦ Dust blowing from a hole in the ground
♦ Continuous bubbling in wet or flooded area
♦ Gaseous or hydrocarbon odor
♦ Dead or discolored vegetation in a green area
♦ Flames, if a leak is ignited
Emergency Procedures
Do you know what do do in case there is a Natural Gas Leak?
If you encounter a leak or a suspected leak, you should immediately take steps to protect yourself and others in that area.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1. Leave the area immediately