Gas Leak Emergency Procedure

24 Hour Gas Escape line

Gas Leak Emergency ProcedureIf you suspect a gas leak you should contact the National Grid emergency number: 0800 111 999 (24 hrs). This number may be used for reporting suspected gas leaks, repairing meters provided by National Grid, and minor safety-related repairs within your premises. Please let us know if you have cause to ring the emergency number. If you suspect an escape of gas has occurred, either as a result of smelling gas or any other means, carry out the following procedure in the vicinity of the escape:

Gas escapes

DO NOT
Operate any electrical switches (on or off)
Smoke or use a naked flame

DO
Open doors and/or windows to ventilate the area
Check your gas appliances and turn them off
Turn the gas supply off at the main meter
Telephone the National Grid Emergency Service on 0800 111 999
Inform Corona Energy of the circumstances on 0870 225 3666

Fire
If there is a fire on the premises:

IMMEDIATELY activate the fire alarm, evacuating premises
TELEPHONE the Fire Brigade
ISOLATE the gas supply at the main meter if safe to do so
TELEPHONE National Grid Emergency Services on 0800 111 999
INFORM Corona Energy of the circumstances on 0870 225 3666

Gas Leak Emergency Procedure