New York City Office of Emergency Management

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

MAKE SURE YOUR NOSE KNOWS

Most homes in New York City use natural gas to fuel stoves, furnaces, and hot water heaters. It is efficient and cost effective, but it can also be dangerous. Natural gas is odorless so distributors add mercaptan, a harmless chemical with a sulfur smell, as a safety precaution. Take some time to familiarize your family with this smell so they will know what to do in case of a leak.

If you smell rotten eggs in your home, evacuate immediately. Call your gas provider from outside your building and let them do the investigating.
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