15 December 2024
After working through the night, Island Energy's engineers located the gas leak which had led to the evacuation of Le Clos Mourant, St Clement, last night.
Work to repair it began immediately and has now been completed.
Since locating the leak, and as part of the usual safety checks, small pockets of residual gas have been detected in low-lying areas. These will be assessed further, and the areas ventilated to ensure no gas is present, before residents can reoccupy their homes.
Our emergency response groups endeavour to keep Islanders safe and will not recommend returning home until it is safe to do so.
The Government of Jersey, Andium, Island Energy Group and the States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service would like to thank residents for their patience and understanding during this disruption.
If you smell gas or suspect a gas escape, call Island Energy's 24 hour emergency line 01534 755555 immediately and follow the advice below:
- Call Island Energy immediately on 01534 755555 (ideally leave the property to call)
- Open doors and windows to ventilate
- Turn off gas appliances and, if possible, switch off the gas supply at the emergency control valve (next to your gas meter or on the gas cylinder)
- Extinguish all naked flames and cigarettes
- DO NOT use naked flames or smoke
- DO NOT use any electrical appliances or turn electrical switches on OR off
- DO NOT use the doorbell
- DO NOT message Island Energy via their website or e-mail about an emergency. Call immediately on 01534 755555
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