GAS EMERGENCY AWARENESS
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Recognise a possible gas emergency and prioritise getting people to safety.
AI-GENERATED ILLUSTRATION
SUSPECT A LEAK OR SEE FIRE?
Leave the area. Call from safety.
Move away from the affected area. Do not operate electrical switches, start engines, create flames or use a phone near a suspected leak. Once safely away, call 999 for an emergency and notify your gas supplier.
IF A GAS EMERGENCY IS SUSPECTED
Prioritise people. Get professional help.
Move Away
Leave the affected area and keep others from entering if you can warn them without placing yourself at risk.
Avoid Ignition Sources
Do not use flames, electrical switches, engines or phones in the suspected leak area.
Call From a Safe Place
Once safely away, contact emergency services on 999 and your gas supplier. Explain the location and what you observed.
Leave Intervention to Responders
Do not approach a vapour cloud, move leaking cylinders or attempt firefighting or repairs. Follow emergency responders’ instructions.
BEFORE AN INCIDENT
Know your site’s emergency plan.
Ask the site operator for evacuation arrangements, assembly locations and responsible contacts. Arrange gas-system maintenance with qualified personnel and keep access routes clear.
OFFICIAL REFERENCES
References checked 3 November 2026.
NON-EMERGENCY ENQUIRIES
Need help with your gas system?
Contact our team about design, supply, inspection or maintenance. For an active emergency, move to safety and contact emergency services.