What To Do If You Smell Gas

Natural gas is one of the safest sources of energy available.

Natural gas is non-toxic, colorless, tasteless, and odorless. A distinctive, pungent odor, similar to rotten eggs, is added so that you can recognize it easily and know if natural gas is escaping.

If you smell gas:

• Move to a safe location.
• Do not smoke, strike a match, use telephones including cell phones, switch on/off appliances, lights or even a flashlight in the area where you smell gas. These items can produce sparks that might ignite the gas and cause an explosion.
• Call Eversource immediately at 800-592-2000 or 911. 
  • ​Do not assume that someone else will report the condition!
  • Provide the exact location, including cross streets.
  • Let us know if digging activities are going on in the area.