Natural gas safety

For gas emergencies call 1-800-411-7343

Emergency Safety Information

  • How to detect a leak and what to do if you suspect a leak
  • How to shut off your gas meter
  • Information about carbon monoxide
  • Emergency preparedness

Safety At Home and with your business

  • Gas appliance safety
  • Call before you dig
  • Maintaining your gas lines
  • Natural gas pipeline safety
  • Before you fumigate
  • Earthquake shut-off valves
  • Information for dog owners
  • Recognizing SDG&E employees

Safety For Contractors and New Construction

  • Contractor safety
  • Call before you dig
  • Maintaining your gas lines
  • Natural gas odor fade (loss of odorant)
  • Preparing gas lines and facilities for service
  • Natural gas pipeline safety
  • Before you fumigate

Download Brochures

  • Natural Gas Material Safety Data Sheet (pdf)
  • Important bulletin on natural gas odorant and odor fade (pdf)
  • Gas and electric safety at home (pdf)
  • Carbon monoxide safety (pdf)
  • Pipeline safety for residential customers (pdf)
  • Pipeline safety for excavators and contractors (pdf)