Safety Disclaimer
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Last updated: October 2026
If you are in immediate danger, stop reading and act
If you suspect a gas leak, hear a carbon monoxide alarm, see smoke or fire, or find water around energized electrical equipment, leave the area and call your utility’s emergency line or 911. Do not troubleshoot.
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