![No Flames or Sparks!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/592f16ece6f2e1cb7e21f595/1497467179152-U8AWN949ISK5DYBWH15H/flames.png)
No Flames or Sparks!
Immediately put out all smoking materials and other open flames. Do not operate lights, appliances, telephones, or cell phones. Flames or sparks from these sources can trigger and explosion or a fire.
![Leave the Area Immediately!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/592f16ece6f2e1cb7e21f595/1497467179629-YYRJ7V1NIZ00SWAMYSE6/Leave_the_Area_Immediately%21.png)
Leave the Area Immediately!
Get everyone out of the building or area where you suspect gas is leaking.
![Shut off the Gas](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/592f16ece6f2e1cb7e21f595/1497467180010-H0NT1IRXE3GR0R8PI65C/Shut_off_the_Gas.png)
Shut off the Gas
Turn off the main gas supply valve on your propane tank if it is safe to do so. To close the valve, turn it to the right (clockwise).
![Report the Leak](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/592f16ece6f2e1cb7e21f595/1497467179838-QGAHUN2EF2LEILFHY3W6/Report_the_Leak.png)
Report the Leak
From a neighbor’s home or other nearby building away from the gas leak, call your propane retailer right away. If you can’t reach your propane retailer, call 911 or your local fire department.
![Do Not Return to the Building or Area!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/592f16ece6f2e1cb7e21f595/1497467178935-8BJE6RJ3K7FYV1TEOT4W/Do_Not_Retur_-to_the_Building_or_Area%21.png)
Do Not Return to the Building or Area!
Stay away until your propane retailer, emergency responder, or qualified service technician determines that it is safe to do so.
![Get Your System Checked](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/592f16ece6f2e1cb7e21f595/1497467179335-SP2QOUZO5OOV9ZK0S47D/Get_Your_System_Checked.png)
Get Your System Checked
Before you attempt to use any of your propane appliances, your propane retailer or a qualified service technician must check your entire system to ensure that it is leak-free.
![No Flames or Sparks!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/592f16ece6f2e1cb7e21f595/1497467179152-U8AWN949ISK5DYBWH15H/flames.png)
![Leave the Area Immediately!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/592f16ece6f2e1cb7e21f595/1497467179629-YYRJ7V1NIZ00SWAMYSE6/Leave_the_Area_Immediately%21.png)
![Shut off the Gas](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/592f16ece6f2e1cb7e21f595/1497467180010-H0NT1IRXE3GR0R8PI65C/Shut_off_the_Gas.png)
![Report the Leak](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/592f16ece6f2e1cb7e21f595/1497467179838-QGAHUN2EF2LEILFHY3W6/Report_the_Leak.png)
![Do Not Return to the Building or Area!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/592f16ece6f2e1cb7e21f595/1497467178935-8BJE6RJ3K7FYV1TEOT4W/Do_Not_Retur_-to_the_Building_or_Area%21.png)
![Get Your System Checked](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/592f16ece6f2e1cb7e21f595/1497467179335-SP2QOUZO5OOV9ZK0S47D/Get_Your_System_Checked.png)