Hatter Alert: Emergency Guidelines System

Gas Leak - Fumes - Vapors

If you detect natural gas, fumes or vapors:

• Call Public Safety at 386-822-7300 to report the situation.
• Clear the area immediately, if instructed to do so, by the emergency dispatcher, providing assistance to those with special needs.
• Provide your location and the location of the odor to the dispatcher.
• Provide as many details as possible to the dispatcher.

If a building or area evacuation is ordered by emergency responders:

• Leave all ventilation systems operating, unless instructed otherwise, by emergency responders.
• Leave the area immediately, avoiding the use of elevators unless necessary.
• Identify those persons with special needs, and provide assistance if possible. Otherwise, provide their location to emergency responders.
• Report to your department's designated gathering point to be accounted for.