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Safety: Emergency Information

Immediately follow these steps if you smell propane:

  • NO FLAMES OR SPARKS Immediately put out all smoking materials and other open flames. Do not operate lights, appliances, electrical switches, telephones, or cell phones.
  • LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY Get everyone out of the building or area where you suspect a leak.
  • SHUT OFF THE GAS Turn off the main gas supply valve on your propane tank if it is safe to do so. To close the valve, turn it to the right (clockwise).
  • REPORT THE LEAK Call from a neighbor's home or other nearby building away from the gas leak, call us right away. If you can't reach us, call 911 or your local fire department.
  • DO NOT RETURN TO THE BUILDING OR AREA Wait until a professional determines that it is safe to do so.
  • GET YOUR SYSTEM CHECKED Before you attempt to use any of your propane appliances, your propane retailer or a qualified service technician must check your entire system to ensure that it is leak free.

Helpful Phone Numbers

Wells Headquarters
775.752.3421
Spring Creek/Elko Office
775.753.6788
After-Hours
775.752.3421

General Safety Precautions

Here are some general safety procedures to follow when using your propane appliance(s):

  • Be alert for the odor of propane when around a gas appliance or container.
  • If you smell gas, do not try to light the appliance. Call your propane supplier.
  • Read and follow the operating and lighting instructions and warning labels provided by the appliance manufacturer.
  • The pilot has a safety device. If you have trouble keeping it lit, this device is warning you about a problem. Call a service technician for assistance.
  • Never force any appliance control. If you cannot operate the knobs, switches or buttons by hand, call your supplier. Never tamper with the controls.

Additional Safety Tips

  • Keep combustibles, such as curtains, paper, cleaning fluids, etc., away from any energy source, including gas and electric appliances where they may cause a fire.
  • Have a fire extinguisher readily available. Be sure it is charged and that you and your family know how to use it.
  • Gas appliances, like humans, need oxygen (air) to function properly.
  • If you smell gas near your tank or cylinder, call your propane supplier.
  • Use only listed propane appliances. Look for the seal from a nationally recognized independent testing laboratory.
  • Use gas grills outdoors only. Use or store propane cylinders outdoors only.

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