Keep yourself safe from a gas leak

If these are present, you may have a gas leak:

If you smell sulfur or a rotten egg type of smell.

There is a hissing or whistling sound coming from a gas appliance or underground.

Important note: Make sure to check stoves and have water heaters, furnaces and other gas appliances inspected yearly.

You see a gas cloud, dead or dry vegetation in a usually moist area or continual bubbling in a pond or creek.

Alert everyone in the household and go to a safe location away from the immediate area.

Avoid using matches, flashlights and other possible ignition sources.

Call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance and then call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000.

Know where gas valves are and how to turn gas off. Visit our gas safety page to learn more.

Important Note: If you do shut off your gas, you must call PG&E at 1-800-743-5000 to restore it.

Use gas appliances only for their intended use.

Ensure that carbon monoxide detectors are functioning properly and have batteries.