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DID YOU KNOW natural gas (you may use in your home, sometimes vehicles) has no odor. Many people describe the smell of natural gas as similar to that of rotten eggs. This is because gas companies add a chemical called Mercaptan, so it can be easily identified. Mercaptan contains sulfur, which is what makes it smell like rotten eggs. Gas leaks can be very dangerous. If you smell gas, stop what you are doing and leave the area immediately. Here is info and warning signs of a gas leak.

Use your senses to identify common signs of a gas leak:
* Rotten egg smell (Mercaptan)
* Blowing or hissing sound
* Dead or discolored vegetation in an otherwise green area
* Dirt or dust blowing from a hole in the ground
* Bubbling in wet or flooded areas

# 1. stop what you're doing
# 2. go outside immediately
# 3. call CenterPoint (713) 659-21111

* Don't use any electrical device that would ignite the natural gas. That includes light switches, telephones/cell phones, or garage door openers.
* Don't try to locate the leak or shut off any gas valves to appliances.
* Don't start vehicles. Once you are in a safe location, call CenterPoint (713) 659-2111 or 911.
* Do not re-enter until a gas company employee says it is okay.
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DID YOU KNOW natural gas (you may use in your home, sometimes vehicles) has no odor. Many people describe the smell of natural gas as similar to that of rotten eggs. This is because gas companies add a chemical called Mercaptan, so it can be easily identified. Mercaptan contains sulfur, which is what makes it smell like rotten eggs. Gas leaks can be very dangerous. If you smell gas, stop what you are doing and leave the area immediately. Here is info and warning signs of a gas leak. 

Use your senses to identify common signs of a gas leak:
* Rotten egg smell (Mercaptan)
* Blowing or hissing sound
* Dead or discolored vegetation in an otherwise green area
* Dirt or dust blowing from a hole in the ground
* Bubbling in wet or flooded areas

# 1. stop what youre doing 
# 2. go outside immediately 
# 3. call CenterPoint (713) 659-21111

* Dont use any electrical device that would ignite the natural gas. That includes light switches, telephones/cell phones, or garage door openers.
* Dont try to locate the leak or shut off any gas valves to appliances.
* Dont start vehicles. Once you are in a safe location, call CenterPoint (713) 659-2111 or 911. 
* Do not re-enter until a gas company employee says it is okay.

THE ENCLAVE AT LAKE POINTE: Great visit with the residents of this local senior living facility this week. Shared fire safety tips, escape planning and fire extinguisher usage. The crew even checked the one in their lobby area. Each resident has one in their living quarters which is a good start to fire safety. ... See MoreSee Less

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The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening for the following areas

In Texas this watch includes 23 counties

In south central Texas

Jackson

In southeast Texas

Austin Brazoria Brazos
Burleson Chambers Colorado
Fort Bend Galveston Grimes
Harris Houston Liberty
Madison Matagorda Montgomery
Polk San Jacinto Trinity
Walker Waller Washington
and Wharton

This includes the cities of Alvin, Anahuac, Angleton, Bay City,
Bellville, Brenham, Brookshire, Bryan, Caldwell, Cleveland,
Clute, Coldspring, College Station, Columbus, Conroe, Corrigan,
Crockett, Dayton, Dickinson, Eagle Lake, Edna, El Campo,
First Colony, Freeport, Friendswood, Galveston, Ganado, Groveton,
Hempstead, Houston, Huntsville, Lake Jackson, League City,
Liberty, Livingston, Madisonville, Mission Bend, Missouri City,
Mont Belvieu, Navasota, Old River-Winfree, Palacios, Pearland,
Pecan Grove, Prairie View, Rosenberg, Sealy, Shepherd,
Somerville, Stowell, Sugar Land, Texas City, The Woodlands,
Trinity, Waller, Weimar, Wharton, and Winnie.
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The National Weather Service has issued Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening for the following areas

In Texas this watch includes 23 counties

In south central Texas

Jackson

In southeast Texas

Austin                Brazoria              Brazos
Burleson            Chambers            Colorado
Fort Bend          Galveston            Grimes
Harris                 Houston             Liberty
Madison            Matagorda          Montgomery
Polk                    San Jacinto         Trinity
Walker                Waller                Washington
and Wharton

This includes the cities of Alvin, Anahuac, Angleton, Bay City,
Bellville, Brenham, Brookshire, Bryan, Caldwell, Cleveland,
Clute, Coldspring, College Station, Columbus, Conroe, Corrigan,
Crockett, Dayton, Dickinson, Eagle Lake, Edna, El Campo,
First Colony, Freeport, Friendswood, Galveston, Ganado, Groveton,
Hempstead, Houston, Huntsville, Lake Jackson, League City,
Liberty, Livingston, Madisonville, Mission Bend, Missouri City,
Mont Belvieu, Navasota, Old River-Winfree, Palacios, Pearland,
Pecan Grove, Prairie View, Rosenberg, Sealy, Shepherd,
Somerville, Stowell, Sugar Land, Texas City, The Woodlands,
Trinity, Waller, Weimar, Wharton, and Winnie.

HARRIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT No. 60 Commissioners Dale Langdon (Vice President), James Collins (Asst. Secretary/Treasurer) and Daron McCaslin (President) at this year’s Safe-D Conference held in Irving, Texas. More than 700 ESD commissioners and staff gathered for essential training and networking. HCESD No. 60 supports Sheldon Community Fire & Rescue. Safe–D is the only organization dedicated to those who serve Texas Emergency Services Districts providing fire protection and emergency medical services to more than 10 million Texans. For more info see www.safe-d.org. ... See MoreSee Less

HARRIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT No. 60 Commissioners Dale Langdon (Vice President), James Collins (Asst. Secretary/Treasurer) and Daron McCaslin (President) at this year’s Safe-D Conference held in Irving, Texas. More than 700 ESD commissioners and staff gathered for essential training and networking. HCESD No. 60 supports Sheldon Community Fire & Rescue. Safe–D is the only organization dedicated to those who serve Texas Emergency Services Districts providing fire protection and emergency medical services to more than 10 million Texans. For more info see www.safe-d.org.

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