Natural gas leaks
We offer 24-Hour Emergency
Response
Elk River Public Utility District has
trained service technicians available to assist customers with natural gas
leaks, disturbed or broken gas lines, carbon monoxide calls, and other natural gas
emergencies that may occur.
What to do if you smell gas:
INVESTIGATE - Follow your nose, try to
locate the source of the odor. It may be something that is easily
corrected, such as a pilot light that is out.
If you can't find the source or if the odor
persists:
CALL - Elk River has an emergency dispatch service
available 24 hours.
If the odor is strong or you hear a hissing
sound:
DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRICAL SWITCHES - This
includes your telephone.
EXTINGUISH
ANY OPEN FLAME.
EVACUATE
THE BUILDING - Leave doors open.