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    • Electrical Safety Basics
    • The Electric Distribution System
    • Fires Involving Electric Facilities
    • Downed Power Lines
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Gas Incident Response
Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Gas Incident Response

Gas Incident Response

Use the menu on the left to learn how to manage natural gas leaks, fires and explosions.

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Gas Incident Response Do’s and Don’ts
Working with Rhode Island Energy
Parking, Safeguards and Evacuation
Indoor Gas Leaks: Warning Signs
Indoor Gas Leaks: Monitor the Atmosphere
Indoor Gas Leaks: Shut Off Gas at the Service Meter
Indoor Gas Leaks: Evacuate
Indoor Gas Leaks: Ventilate
Indoor Gas Leaks: Control Ignition Hazards
Outdoor Gas Leaks: Warning Signs
Outdoor Gas Leaks: Monitor the Atmosphere
Outdoor Gas Leaks: Evacuate
Outdoor Gas Leaks: Control Ignition Hazards
Outdoor Gas Leaks: Actions to Avoid
Gas Fires: Let It Burn!
Gas Fires: Use a Fog Spray
Gas Fires: Shut Off Gas at the Service Meter
Gas Explosions: How They Happen
Gas Explosions: Severity
Gas Explosions: Evacuation Precautions
Gas Explosions: Migration Precautions
Transmission Line Emergencies: Unique Hazards
Transmission Line Emergencies: Summary of Response Actions
Railroad Incidents
Railroad Incidents: Prevent Pipeline Damage
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Natural Gas Safety

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Properties and Characteristics of Natural Gas
8 Topics
Color and Odor
Migration Behavior
Solubility
Toxicity
Flammability and Ignition Hazards
Flame Indicators
Oxidizers
Comparison with Propane
The Natural Gas Delivery System
10 Topics
Gathering System
Transmission Lines
Pipeline Markers
Distribution Lines
Service Laterals
Pipeline Valves
Metering and Regulating Stations
Natural Gas Service Meters
Meter Shutoff Valves
Closing a Meter Shutoff Valve
Gas Incident Response
25 Topics
Gas Incident Response Do’s and Don’ts
Working with Rhode Island Energy
Parking, Safeguards and Evacuation
Indoor Gas Leaks: Warning Signs
Indoor Gas Leaks: Monitor the Atmosphere
Indoor Gas Leaks: Shut Off Gas at the Service Meter
Indoor Gas Leaks: Evacuate
Indoor Gas Leaks: Ventilate
Indoor Gas Leaks: Control Ignition Hazards
Outdoor Gas Leaks: Warning Signs
Outdoor Gas Leaks: Monitor the Atmosphere
Outdoor Gas Leaks: Evacuate
Outdoor Gas Leaks: Control Ignition Hazards
Outdoor Gas Leaks: Actions to Avoid
Gas Fires: Let It Burn!
Gas Fires: Use a Fog Spray
Gas Fires: Shut Off Gas at the Service Meter
Gas Explosions: How They Happen
Gas Explosions: Severity
Gas Explosions: Evacuation Precautions
Gas Explosions: Migration Precautions
Transmission Line Emergencies: Unique Hazards
Transmission Line Emergencies: Summary of Response Actions
Railroad Incidents
Railroad Incidents: Prevent Pipeline Damage
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