Emergencies

Emergencies regarding County of Vermilion River Gas Utility Call:
780-846-2929 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
 
Emergencies regarding County of Vermilion River Water & Sewer Call:
780-871-8616 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
 
Emergencies regarding County of Vermilion River Public Works Call:
780-205-4913 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
 
 
Ruptured Gas Line
 
If a gas line is ruptured while performing ground disturbance:
 
-         Immediately shutoff all motorized equipment and or vehicles
-         Evacuate UP WIND to a safe distance
-         Call 780-846-2929 as soon as possible
-         DO NOT attempt to stop the leak; you may be putting yourself and others in danger. Static electricity could be an ignition point.
 
 Gas Odor 
 
If you smell a gas odor in your house or any building with power service:
 
-         Evacuate the building immediately and do not operate any light switches, appliances, land line phones, cell phones, and battery operated flashlights, anything that may cause an ignition point.
 
-         Call 780-846-2929 as soon as possible from a safe location away from the building or from a neighbor’s residence.

 

Physical Properties of Natural Gas: 

Chemical formula CH4
Colorless Invisible
Tasteless Cannot be detected through sense of taste
Odorless                           Natural gas is odorless in its natural state; an odorant called mercaptan is added to the gas allowing for detection through smell
Non-Irritating Does not irritate eyes & nose 
Lighter Than Air Natural gas = 0.60 (Air = 1.0)
Flammable & Explosive The explosive range is 5% - 15% gas to air mixture
Ignition Temperature  649 0C or 1,200 0F
Toxic Can cause death if large amounts are absorbed (poisonous)
  
Carbon Monoxide
 
If you suspect Carbon Monoxide in your house or any heated building:
 
-         Open windows
-         Evacuate building
-         Call 780-846-2929 as soon as possible from a safe location away from the building or from a neighbor’s residence
 
Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
 
Early Symptoms
-         “Flu-like” symptoms
-         “Tightness” across the forehead
-         Headache, throbbing at the temples
-         Dizziness
-         Weakness
-         Nausea and vomiting
-         Partial loss of muscular control
-         Increased pulse and respiration
-         Confusion
 
Prolonged Exposure
-         Disorientation
-         Inability to move due to muscle weakness
 
Final Stages
-         Falling blood pressure (loss of body colour)
-         Loss of muscular control
-         Dulled reflexes
-         Intermittent convulsions
-         Shallow breathing until respiration ceases
-         Loss of consciousness
-         Death
 
 Physical Properties of Carbon Monoxide:
 
Chemical Formula CO
Colorless  Invisible
Tasteless Cannot be detected though sense of taste
Odorless                             Cannot be detected by smell
Non-Irritating Does not irritate eyes & nose
Slightly Lighter Than Air CO = 0.975 (Air = 1.0)
Flammable & Explosive The explosive range is 12.5% - 74%
Ignition Temperature 609 0C or 1128 0F
Toxic Can cause death if large amounts are absorbed (poisonous)