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Gas · checked 5 Oct 2026

I smell gas

Safety, right now

  1. Get everyone out immediately on foot; move away from the building.
  2. Never touch switches. No phones inside, flames, or starting cars.
  3. From safely outside, away from the smell, call 911, then gas utility.
Call 911

Fix it now

  1. Leave immediately; do not investigate, operate valves, or stop to open windows.Avoid sparks: no switches, phones, flames, garage openers, or engines.
  2. From safely outside, away from the smell, call 911, then your gas utility.Emergency responders and utility technicians must handle suspected leaks.
  3. Stay away; return only when emergency responders or the utility authorize it.A fading smell does not prove the area is safe.

When to stop

Stop and get a plumber if:

  • Any gas odor, even faint: evacuate and call immediately. Do not troubleshoot.
  • Hissing or roaring near gas equipment: leave the area; do not approach.
  • Utility identifies damaged household piping: keep gas off; hire a licensed gas-qualified plumber.

What it probably is

Leaking gas appliance or connectionGas odor already noticed near an appliance. Do not investigate.For a pro
Leaking household gas pipingGas odor indoors or around the yard; professionals must locate the leak.For a pro
Damaged outdoor gas lineHissing, roaring, dead vegetation, or bubbling water already noticed outside. Do not approach.For a pro

Get it done

More than a quick fix? Vora gets quotes privately and recommends one plumber.

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The plumbers we’d call in Tyler & Longview

Checked against

  1. Atmos Energy — Natural Gas Safety Guide
  2. Railroad Commission of Texas — Guidance Manual for Operators of Small Natural Gas Systems
  3. Atmos Energy — Home Safety

Written for Vora from these public sources and checked on 5 Oct 2026. General guidance, not a substitute for a pro on site. In danger, leave and call 911.