Emergency Utilities

If you smell natural gas, act immediately to avoid potential gas emergencies. Natural gas is highly flammable. If you detect a strong odor similar to rotten eggs, remember: 

DO NOT attempt to locate the source of the leak. 

DO NOT turn on or off any electrical switches or appliances. 

DO NOT use phones, flashlights, or anything that could create a spark inside the area. 

DO NOT light matches or use open flames. 

LEAVE the area immediately and move to a safe distance. 

Once you are safely away, call 911 and then contact our office to report the suspected gas leak. This is crucial, especially if the situation escalates to gas emergencies. 

Do not return to the area until emergency personnel have declared it safe, as they also handle various other emergencies, including sewer emergencies and water emergencies.

For any inquiries, contact Wedowee Utilities at (256) 357-4716 during normal business hours: Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM, Lunch Break: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Afternoon Hours: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM. For after-hour water emergencies and sewer emergencies, please direct your calls to the water plant at 256-357-2448. Please remember, "DO NOT ACCESS EMERGENCY AREA UNTIL TRAINED CREWS HAVE ACCESSED THE EMERGENCY."