Use your NOSE
SaskEnergy adds an odour to natural gas so you will quickly know if there’s a problem. If you smell an odour that is similar to skunk or rotten eggs, there may be a natural gas leak.

Use your EYES
You cannot see natural gas, however if you SEE a vapour, ground frosting, or a significant area of brown vegetation, that could be an indication of a natural gas leak. As well, if you SEE continuous bubbling of wet or flooded areas, or dust blowing from a hole in the ground during drier conditions, there may be a natural gas leak.

Use your EARS
If you HEAR a high-pitched hissing or roaring noise, there may be a natural gas leak.

TAKE ACTION!
If you suspect a leak indoors or outdoors:

• Leave the home or area immediately
• DO NOT use any electrical switches, appliances, telephones, motor vehicles, or any other sources of ignition such as lighters
  or matches
• Call SaskEnergy’s 24-hour emergency line from a safe place
  1-888-7000-GAS (427)
• DO NOT assume that the issue has already been reported or
  that someone else will call.

$25 Gas Detector Rebate
The most common way to detect a natural gas leak is using your sense of smell. The use of a gas detector is an additional and/or alternative safety measure for detecting a natural gas leak.

• Most gas detectors also detect carbon monoxide. These detectors are appropriate for your home.
• You may want to consider purchasing a second gas detector for your garage, keeping in mind that a carbon monoxide detector is not appropriate for a garage.
• Smoke detectors do not detect natural gas.

If the warning alarm on your gas detector goes off, be sure to follow the same precautionary steps as indicated above – leave the area immediately and phone 1-888-7000-GAS (427).

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How will SaskEnergy respond?
In the event of a natural gas emergency, SaskEnergy and local community response teams will:

• Respond to the suspected site immediately
• Assess the source of the problem and ensure the site is cleared of anyone whose safety may be at risk
• Communicate and advise customers regarding a resolution plan