What To Do If You Smell Gas

We have made sure you can quickly and safely detect a natural gas leak by adding a distinctive smell. The smell is similar to rotten eggs.

If you smell gas indoors or outside, call 256.574.1744 or 256.574.1515 immediately.

If you smell a SLIGHT odor of natural gas in your home:

• Open windows and doors.
• Extinguish all open flames.
• Do not switch on any electrical equipment.
• Call the Scottsboro Water, Sewer & Gas Board 24-hours a day and 7-days a week at 256.574.1744 or 256.574.1515. If after hours, you will automatically be directed to our answering service that will dispatch on-call personnel.

If you smell a STRONG odor of natural gas in your home:

• Leave your home immediately.
• Call the Scottsboro Water, Sewer & Gas Board at 256.574.1744 or 256.574.1515 from a neighbor's home.