Oct. 24, 2020 - Lincoln, Neb. – Black Hills Energy technicians are responding to reports of natural gas odor this morning related to a mechanical issue at a regulator station near W Alvo Road and Stonebrook Parkway. 

Please remember the following natural gas safety tips: 

Natural gas originally has no odor; and it’s invisible. For safety, we add a stinky odorant called mercaptan. It smells like rotten eggs so you can easily detect a gas leak. 

If you think you smell natural gas: 

Get everyone out of the building immediately – leave the door open as you exit.

Once outside, call 911 or Black Hills Energy at 888-890-5554

As you leave, don’t turn on our off light switches, electrical appliances, use phones or open or close doors and windows. A spark of electricity could ignite a leak. 

Wait well away from the building for emergency personnel.