It is possible that if a typhoon causes special circumstances such as pipeline rupture, there may be a partial suspension of gas supply.
Damage to gas facilities due to geological disasters caused by heavy rains may cause gas supply to be stopped in residential areas. Under normal circumstances, the gas company will notify everyone in time. During extraordinary periods, if the gas valve fails to ignite after opening, etc., there will be no gas. In this case, please remember to keep the valve closed and call the gas company in time to inquire.
If floods occur and items need to be relocated, users should do their best to deal with gas facilities urgently and close all gas valves in the home promptly to avoid gas leakage or even gas explosion accidents. Please stay away from outdoor gas pipelines, pressure regulating cabinets, pressure regulating boxes, valve wells and other gas equipment and gas construction sites on rainy days, and pay attention to travel safety.
Due to heavy rain and stagnant water, the ground may collapse, etc., thereby damaging the gas pipelines and related gas facilities underground in urban streets and residential courtyards. If there are bubbles or a smell similar to rotten eggs in the water stagnant area, Such phenomena may be caused by leaks in gas pipelines.
For safety reasons, please do not approach or use lighters or telephones when the situation is unknown. If you find any abnormality or suspected air leakage, you should stay away as soon as possible and then call the police 110 or 119, or call the gas company’s customer service number.
Warm tips for gas safety during typhoons
1. When using gas indoors, pay attention to ventilation and keep people away to prevent air leakage caused by water overflow or strong winds extinguishing flames. .
2. When there is a sudden and unexpected gas outage at home, the gas appliance valve and the stove front valve must be closed (the valve on the yellow gas pipe riser is the stove front valve) to prevent gas leakage accidents when the pipeline resumes gas supply. .
3. When leaving home, before going to bed, or when receiving a gas outage notice, you must check whether the gas valve and the valve in front of the stove are closed, and ensure that the fire extinguishing valve is closed when people leave.
4. When you find abnormalities in indoor gas facilities or appliances, or gas leaks, you should immediately close the valve, open windows for ventilation, and prohibit any activities that may cause sparks, such as turning on and off electrical appliances. Cut off the power supply in a safe place away from the leak, and go to a safe place outdoors to call the gas company for repair immediately.
5. Rural gas users should promptly reinforce adobe houses, walls, etc. to avoid damaging natural gas pipelines due to wall collapse. If problems occur, they should contact the village safety officer and the gas company in a timely manner.