Gas Explosions

There has been a second house gas explosion in Ocean County within the last week.

The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office reminds everyone that the odor of natural gas is an extremely dangerous and volatile condition. NJNG gives the below advice regarding potential gas leaks:
· Since natural gas has no scent, a strong odorant that smells like rotten eggs is added to help you detect possible leaks.
 If you smell natural gas:
· Remove any cigarettes or other smoking materials from the area, and then extinguish them

· Do NOT use matches, lighters or other open flames or activate light switches, electrical appliances, flashlights, doorbells or even garage door openers, as they could create a spark.

· Do NOT use telephones (cellular included) on the premises where the leak is suspected. Phones can create a spark
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· Evacuate everyone from the building immediately and then call NJNG from a safe location at 800-GAS-LEAK (800-427-5325). Let us know where you are.

· Do not re-enter the building until NJNG has declared it to be safe.

For your safety, NJNG promptly investigates suspected natural gas leaks as a FREE service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information go to: www.njng.com–

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