GAS FUMES OUTSIDE (LOC)
17 W MECHANIC ST · Btwn: S MAIN ST & TOWPATH
Dispatched 6:25 PM
ClearedETA
4m
DIST
1.1mi
HYD
63ft
Dispatch
STRONG SMELL OF NATURAL GAS ITA FOR LAST 3 DAYS ... SEE RELATED CP#: PD26-337533
Caller: CINDY JOY (609-954-9877)
Temp
78°F
Wind
5 W
Conditions
Light rain
Humidity
80%
Map and hydrants
Water Supply
155ft
W
LAY-IN
29 West Mechanic Street New Hope
In front of 29 W. Mechanic St.
63ft
NE
ALT SUPPLY
16 West Mechanic Street New Hope
In front of 12 W. Mechanic St.
Size-Up Reference
1 prior call at this address
Hydrant 59 — 63ft NE
In front of 12 W. Mechanic St.
Structure
Ordinary Commercial
Occupancy
Business
Footprint
1,248 sq ft
Construction
Ordinary
🚨 Incident Snapshot
highNatural gas odor outside
Commercial building, Edwardson Construction
Odor reported for 3 days — pattern suggests leak, not transient event
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
3-day gas leak history
Accumulation risk in building or adjacent structures
Check for gas entering through foundation, shared walls, or utility penetrations
Business occupancy during daytime
Multiple occupants may be exposed to low-level gas
Confirm evacuation if odor detected inside
Ordinary construction, shared utilities
Check gas meter and appliances on property
Adjacent buildings may also detect odor via HVAC or shared systems
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Light rain, 5 mph westerly wind
Odor dispersal is slow in low wind
Odor cone will favor east/southeast — check that direction for source
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Odor confirmation
Location (outside building perimeter, near meter, or widespread)
Odor intensity and occupant complaints
Gas utility status
Meter condition, visible damage, or recent work
Appliance operation (furnace, water heater, stove)
Occupant evacuation
Any signs or symptoms (headache, nausea) reported