Call 811 or Visit Call811.com Before You Dig
Whenever you're planning a project that requires digging in your yard (gardening, landscaping, home improvements, demolition, etc.), call 811 or visit Call811.com first.
- Have utility lines marked before you dig.
- Avoid damage to underground lines that could cause service disruption, property damage, or injury.
- Plan in advance to avoid damage, repairs, project delays and costly fines.
Be safe. Call 811 or Visit Call811.com Before You Dig!
Pipeline Awareness
We carefully and proactively maintain and improve our network of pipes that safely deliver natural gas to your home or business.
- Regular visual inspections, routine maintenance, and surveys.
- In 2019, 140 miles of pipeline was upgraded with new polyethylene plastic for increased durability and safety.
- Over the last five years we have invested $302.5 million in our infrastructure.
- Our modernized system & processes reduce environmental impact.
Smell gas? Act fast!
LEAVE THE BUILDING IMMEDIATELY. Call 911 and South Jersey Gas 1.800.582.7060
- Natural gas is odorless. A harmless chemical is added to natural gas, which makes it smell like rotten eggs. So, if you smell rotten eggs, you may be smelling natural gas. And it’s time to act.
- Avoid causing a spark:
- Do not light a match or smoke.
- Do not turn appliances or lights on or off.
- Do not use a flashlight.
- Do not start a car.
- Do not use a telephone.
Carbon Monoxide – What is it? How do I detect it?
- Carbon monoxide, or "CO" is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that can kill you.
- Your best defense is prevention. Install a CO detector in your home and check or replace the battery regularly. A good time is when you change the time on your clocks each spring and fall.
- The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion.
If you suspect carbon monoxide exposure: LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY, call 911 and seek medical attention.
Scams and Fraud
There are times when a South Jersey Gas representative may knock on your door. All SJG representatives, including our Contractors and Heath Consultants carry ID. The ID should include the following: company logo, photo of employee or contractor, employee number or name of contractor company, expiration date, and the name of the employee or contractor.
- Although our uniforms may differ depending on the season and the kind of work we do, our employees will always have an ID.
- Our employees will gladly provide you their supervisor’s name if asked.
- If you're in doubt about the identity of someone coming to your home, call us at 1.800.242.5830, Option 4.
- If you ever feel unsafe, call 911.
Appliance Safety
When using natural gas appliances, always remember to:
- Follow the owner’s manual instructions and only use your appliances for their intended purpose.
- Never use your oven or range top to heat your home.
- Change the filter on your furnace a minimum of every three months.
- Keep the area around your furnace and water heater clear.