Tuesday August, 23 2022 @ 08:03

Nature: Alarm Sounding

Location: HYDRANT IVORY GULL & TRIBUTARY

Address:  26534 Tributary Blvd Peninsula Lakes, DE 19966

On Tuesday morning, August 23^rd, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted for an alarm sounding incident on Tributary Blvd in the Peninsula Lakes development off of Bay Farm Road.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Engine #80-3 from the Long Neck facility and Tanker 80 from the Oak Orchard facility as well as the Delaware State Fire Police.

Emergency response crew assignments included interior and exterior evaluation of the residential structure to ascertain the cause of the alarm sounding.  The gas meter did indicate a concern so natural ventilation was pursued as well as notification to the utility service provider for the structure.

The Delaware State Fire Police coordinated traffic monitor for the duration of the incident.

Upon arrival of the utility service provider all Indian River units were released.

If there is a gas leak, it is vital to do the following:

• ensure all people and pets are evacuated from the house immediately.

• leave the doors open and immediately call 9-1-1.

• do not make the call from within the house, as this action may ignite the gas.

Take note of symptoms when entering or leaving the house. Symptoms that return when entering the home may indicate a gas leak, carbon monoxide poisoning, or another air contaminants.

If a mild gas smell is present, turn off the gas pilot light immediately. Open all the windows and call 9-1-1 and the utility company from outside the house. They will likely have a certified inspector assess the situation.

In the event of a gas leak or suspected gas leak, NEVER:

• use a phone inside the home

• search for the source of the leak

• attempt to repair the leak

• switch lights or household appliances on or off

• use lighters, candles, matches, or other sources of ignition

• keep doors and windows closed

• allow the situation to go unreported