conEdision’s Multilingual Video on Gas Safety [video]

ConEd has created a series of multilingual gas safety videos for New Yorkers. So far they’ve done Spanish, Chinese and Korean.

We’re waiting to hear about videos in Yiddish and Hebrew.

ConEd’s message is simple: Smell gas, act fast. The videos cover signs of a potential gas leak and what to do; most importantly:

WHAT TO DO IF YOU DETECT A GAS LEAK

• If the odor is strong, leave immediately and take others with you.
• If you are outside, leave the area immediately.
• Do not light a match or smoke, turn appliances or lights on or off (including flashlights), use a telephone or start a car. Doing so can produce sparks that might cause the gas to explode.
• Find a phone away from the area and call 911 or 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633). You can report leaks anonymously.
• Do not assume someone else will report the condition.
• National Grid customers should call 1-718-643-4050.
• Tell us if there is a problem with your electric service.
• Follow directions from emergency responders who are on site.