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Gas Safety Tips for Tampa Bay Homeowners
Smell gas? Leave immediately — do NOT use your phone indoors.
Your Family's Safety Comes First — Always
Natural gas and propane are safe and efficient fuels when installed and maintained correctly. Gas Pros Inc. is committed to ensuring every installation meets Florida safety codes — and to keeping you informed about how to protect your family and property.
If you smell gas right now, do not use this website. Leave the building immediately and call 911 or (813) 425-3565 from a safe distance.
What You Need to Know
If You Smell Gas
- Do not turn on or off any electrical switches or appliances
- Do not use your phone inside the building
- Leave the building immediately
- Leave the door open as you exit
- Call your gas provider or 911 from a safe distance
- Do not re-enter until authorities say it is safe
Know the Signs of a Gas Leak
- A distinctive sulfur or "rotten egg" smell
- A hissing or whistling sound near a gas line
- Dirt or dust blowing from the ground
- Dead or discolored vegetation over an otherwise green area
- Bubbling in puddles or standing water
- Flames coming from the ground
Annual Safety Practices
- Have your gas appliances professionally inspected annually
- Install natural gas and carbon monoxide detectors
- Keep the area around gas meters clear of debris
- Inspect exterior gas piping yearly for signs of corrosion
- Call 811 (Call Before You Dig) before any excavation near buried utilities
- Know the location of your gas shutoff valve
Protect Your Home Year-Round
Simple steps that can save lives.
Gas Detectors
Install UL-listed natural gas and propane detectors near appliances and sleeping areas.
CO Detectors
Carbon monoxide is odorless and deadly. Install CO detectors on every floor of your home.
Annual Inspections
Schedule a professional gas system inspection every year — Gas Pros can help.
Need a professional gas system inspection or have concerns about your gas lines? Don't wait — gas leaks and corrosion worsen over time.
Gas Leak or Emergency? Call Immediately.
Leave the building first — then call from a safe distance
(813) 425-3565For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 first
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