If you see signs of a gas leak or smell gas,
- Immediately leave the location and
- Notify the Office of Public Safety: 212-772-4444.
Fumes / Vapors / Gas Leak / Smell of Gas
- Smell – A distinctive, strong odor similar to rotten eggs.
- See – A white cloud, mist, fog, bubbles in standing water, blowing dust or vegetation that appears to be dead or dying for no reason.
- Hear – Roaring, hissing or whistling.
- If the odor is strong, leave immediately and take others with you.
- If you are outside, leave the area immediately.
- Do not light a match or smoke, turn appliances or lights on or off (including flashlights), use a telephone or start a car. Doing so can produce sparks that might cause the gas to explode.
- Find a phone away from the area and call: 911 or 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633). You can report leaks anonymously.
- Do not assume someone else will report the condition.
- Follow directions from emergency responders who are on site.
- Under no circumstances should you enter a room or area from which a strong odor or vapor is being emitted.