Gas and Carbon Monoxide leaks — What should I do?

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March 06, 2020 15:45

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Emergencies

If you think you can smell gas or you have a gas leak call 0800 111 999 and —

Do not smoke, light a match or use any other kind of naked flame.
Do not turn light switches on or off, use doorbells, mobile phones or any other electrical switches.
Open all doors and windows to let the gas escape.
Check your gas appliances are switched off.
Call the 24 hour National Gas Emergency hotline on 0800 111 999.
If possible and safe, turn the gas supply off at the meter.

If you are worried that fumes containing carbon monoxide are escaping from a gas appliance, please call the same number — 0800 111 999.