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PGW CLOSED ON MEMORIAL DAY

Posted on: May 18, 2015

(Philadelphia, Pa. – May 19, 2015) – Philadelphia Gas Works’ (PGW) six Customer Service Centers will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2015, for Memorial Day. Its Commercial Resource Center and Residential Customer Call Center will also be closed.

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That “rotten egg” smell is the smell of natural gas. If you think you smell gas leave the area immediately, and then call PGW at 215-235-1212 from a safe location.

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Also if you smell gas:

  • Do not use electrical devices including cell phones which may cause a spark and ignite the gas.
  • Do not use an open flame, matches or lighters.
  • Do not try to locate the source of the gas leak.
  • Do not try to shut off any natural gas valves or gas appliances.
  • Do not start vehicles.
  • Do not re-enter the building or return to the area until a PGW employee or a qualified utility representative says it is safe to do so.
  • Do not put out the flames if natural gas ignites.