Answer: Stop using the gas stove; open up the windows, and immediately try to contact Faculty Services or Administrative personnel. See “AUA. General Information” brochure for their home numbers. In general, keep a window open when you are using a gas stove.

NSTAR and other gas companies add an odor to gas so you will know if natural gas is leaking. If you smell gas, NSTAR has some important safety procedures for you to follow. NSTAR Gas provides 24-hour emergency service every day of the year. Make sure to call 800-592-2000.

Natural and propane gases are colorless and odorless. Clearwater Gas System adds a distinctive odor resembling rotten eggs, so that you can smell the gas immediately should a leak occur. A faint odor of gas maybe attributed to a pilot light that has gone out and should be re-lit. A strong gas odor indicates that you should leave your home at once. To report a gas leak, call Clearwater Gas System, using an outside phone, at our emergency number: 727-462-6633. Back to Top

For any suspected gas emergency, or questions regarding a gas odor or carbon monoxide, please call us immediately at 1-800-427-2200. For additional safety information check our safety section.

Answer: Call us at once, we will check out the problem at no cost to you. If the odor is strong or getting stronger:

ANSWER: Most agricultural smells and noises are generally considered “normal” operating practices. The County of Sonoma has adopted a “right to farm” ordinance that states, “normal agricultural operations will not be considered a nuisance”. We recommend initiating a dialogue with the grower you are concerned with. Most growers are willing to explain their practices and make efforts to reduce the effects of their activities on their neighbors.

It is illegal for anyone to use a gas appliance if they suspect it is unsafe. Turn the appliance off and do not touch it until it has been checked by a CORGI-registered installer. Free leaflets explaining some of the main requirements of landlords, under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 and general gas safety information are available from HSE.

Although the flammability of propane is less than that of other fuels, it's best to be cautious should you smell gas. Here are the appropriate steps: If you smell gas, call us at 1-800-822-1300, option 9. The odorant added to propane smells like rotten eggs. If the gas leak is inside, do not turn on or off any light switches or electrical appliances. Open doors and windows to allow fresh air into the building, then leave the building.

Natural Gas is both colorless and odorless. The "rotten egg" smell is added to the gas for your safety.

Natural gas is primarily methane, which is a major greenhouse gas. Methane is emitted directly to the atmosphere from sources such as leaks in natural gas wells and pipelines and is produced in landfills, sewage treatment facilities and livestock operations. Other major greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxides are produced when natural gas is burned for heating and electric power production.

Answer: We will give you full details in your itinerary of how to get to the apartment and you can check out the travel options on each page to decide your method before you come. Tell us which one you are choosing - we may be able to add some information.