Here's what to do when you smell gas
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PROVIDENCE -- National Grid, the company that provides natural gas to Rhode Islanders, offers these tips to avoid problem when an odor of gas is detected: Leave your home or business immediately, taking everyone with you, including pets. Leave all doors and windows open behind you. Don't re-enter the home to open doors and windows. Don't use phones, computers, appliances, elevators or garage door openers. Don't smoke or use a lighter, match or other open flame. Don't position or operate vehicles or powered equipment where leaking natural gas may be present. From a neighbor's home or nearby business, call National Grid at 800-640-1595 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hearing & Speech Impaired: Dial 711. You can also call 911, who will contact your local fire department. They will in turn notify National Grid to respond and investigate. 
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