What to do when you smell gas
Meters and appliances
Call Gas Network Ireland’s 24-hour emergency service on 1800 20 50 50 or immediately. If you can’t call a 1800 number, dial +353 (0) 1 920 5050.
If you are a Flogas or Calor customer, call their designated emergency number:
Flogas: 041 214 9600
Calor: 01 291 6229
If you cannot get through to the numbers above, call 999 or 112. Then, take the following safety precautions.
Don't
- Smoke or use a naked flame
- Don’t unplug or switch anything electrical on or off
- Use a phone near the leak - make sure to call from outside, or use a neighbour’s phone
Do
- Check that all gas appliances are turned off
- Open windows and doors
- If the smell persists, turn off the gas at the meter, the tank and the cylinder
If you smell gas on the street
Call 1800 20 50 50 or immediately - don’t assume someone else will.
If the emergency is related to Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, call the relevant company. For a Flogas cylinder, dial 041 214 9600. For a Calor cylinder, dial 01 291 6229.
Remeber, if you cannot get through to the numbers above, call 999 or 112.
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