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Safety

In an emergency, call 1-800-624-2153

               or call collect 1-775-882-0148
 

24 hours a day, seven days a week.

That familiar blue flame that plays such an important role in our lives should, like other sources of energy, be treated with respect. Following a few simple guidelines can help ensure that you can safely enjoy all the benefits natural gas has to offer.

NATURAL GAS CHARACTERISTICS:

When it's taken from the ground, natural gas is tasteless, colorless and odorless. To make it easier to detect, a harmless but strong-smelling odorant is added.

POSSIBLE NATURAL GAS EMERGENCIES:

  • A blowing sound

  • Water bubbling or being blown into air from a lake, river or creek

  • An unfamiliar, rotten-egg-like smell

  • Dust or dirt blowing in the air

WHAT TO DO IF YOU NOTICE ANY OF THE ABOVE:

  • Do not smoke. Do not use lighters or matches.
  • Do not turn on/off any switches or appliances.
  • Our personnel are available 24 hours a day to respond to any emergency call.

Whether you're a Paiute Pipeline customer or not, call us immediately:
Northern Nevada / Call Collect 1-775-882-0148

Prior to Digging:

If you are excavating in your own yard or for a commercial project, the law requires you to call your local line locating assistance service:
Nevada Call Before You Dig 1-800-227-2600
For more information, visit the National Pipeline Mapping System or Office of Pipeline Safety website.