Natural gas safety

Natural gas is used in homes and businesses every day. Stay safe by taking care of your equipment.

Smell rotten eggs? It could be a gas leak.

If you smell an odour like rotten eggs or Sulphur, it could be a gas leak. Go outside and call the FortisBC Emergency Line at 1-800-663-9911 (24 hours) or 911.

Act fast

Appliance safety

Maintain your gas appliances and heating systems to keep them running safely and efficiently.

Appliance maintenance and safety

Meter safety

What you should do to keep the area around your meter clear.

Meter safety

Carbon monoxide safety

What to do if you suspect CO poisoning and how to prevent it.

Carbon monoxide safety

Safe planting near utility equipment

Trees that come in contact with power lines, natural gas lines and other utility equipment like padmounted transformers can be a safety hazards. Learn how to plant safely to avoid hazards.

Safe planting near utility equipment