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 Natural gas pipeline leaks or failures are rare, but an informed public can help prevent emergencies and minimize potential damage or injury in the unlikely event of an accident by knowing how to recognize and report pipeline problems. 

The City of Belmont recognizes that Safety, Health and Environmental Stewardship are every employee’s responsibility. Protection of human safety and health and the environment will come first, no matter how urgent the job, project, or commercial interest. Our goal and commitment is to use superior standards and policies for the benefit of everyone who is a part of our operations or lives in the communities in which we operate. These principles are the foundation of our safety and environmental policies at the City of Belmont.

SIGHT: A dense fog, mist, or white cloud, bubbling in water and creeks, or blowing dust and discolored or dying vegetation.

SMELL: Natural Gas is odorless, so a rotten egg odor is added to aid in leak detection.

SOUND: Whistling, hissing, or roaring noise.

• DO: leave the home, building or area
  of any suspected leak.
• DO: call Belmont City Hall 24/7 emergency number
  662-454-3381
• DO: warn other to stay out of the area

WHAT NOT TO DO IF A LEAK OCCURS

• DO NOT: touch, breathe, or contact the
  leak.
• DO NOT: light a match, turn on or off
  light switches, use a home
  phone or cell or do anything
  that may create a spark.
• DO NOT: attempt to extinguish a natural
  gas fire.
• DO NOT: attempt to operate any valves.