Nicor Gas Update
NicorGas crews worked throughout Friday night to locate and stop the source of the natural gas leak. Since then, crews have conducted routine safety tests on the gas pipelines, restored gas service to impacted customers, and replaced a segment of their gas pipeline system. Nicor Gas construction operations remain ongoing, and the area is safe. To read the complete Nicor Gas Update click here.
Smell Gas? Act Fast!
Natural gas is a colorless, odorless fuel, but for safety reasons, a chemical odorant sometimes described as a “rotten egg” smell is added, making the presence of gas detectable.
If you smell this odor:
- Alert others and leave the area immediately.
- Leave the door open as you exit.
- Avoid touching anything that may cause a spark. This includes starting a car engine or using cell phones, lighters, matches, cigarettes, flashlights, light switches or landlines.
- Go to a phone away from the area and call us at 888.Nicor4U (642.6748).
Natural gas odors should be reported right away. Do not try to locate the source of the smell.
If you smell natural gas, call us at 888.Nicor4U (642.6748).
To receive emergency notifications when there is a potential safety hazard or concern in your area, sign up with the Will County Emergency Management Agency here.
Update: December 16, 2016
As of 4:00 p.m., the affected area has been reduced to 10 properties. Nicor Gas is currently restoring service to the remaining residents and should be completed by early evening.
As of 9:00 a.m., electric service has been restored to the area. The area affected has been reduced to 23 properties. Parker Road is currently closed to thru traffic between Shoshoni Drive and 143rd Street. All other residents can return to their homes. Nicor Gas is in the process of reaching out to the customers involved. Residents with questions may call Nicor Gas at 888-642-6748 for more information.
December 15, 2016
As of 11:00 p.m., all residents may return home except for residents living along Parker Rd between Shoshoni Dr. and 143rd St.
As of 10:30 p.m., all residents within the evacuated area may return home except for those residents whose homes are between Parker Rd and Shoshoni Dr./Chickasaw Trail North of 143rd St.
As of 10:05 p.m., safety officials have stated that Pebble Creek and Dawnwood homeowners may return home.
The Village of Homer Glen's Community Room is serving as an emergency evacuation center for those effected by the gas leak along 143rd and Parker Road. The American Red Cross is also here for those in need of assistance. More information will be provided as it is reported us.
The Village of Homer Glen was notified of a gas leak at 143rd and Parker Road. The fire department, sheriff and EMA are at the scene and Nicor has been notified. Roads currently closed on 143rd from Lemont Road to Bell, on Parker from 131st to 151st.
The evacuation area is for anyone within a half-mile radius of 143rd Street and Parker Road. Possible subdivisions that have been affected by the suggested evacuation area include Pebble Creek, Dawnwood, Chickasaw Hills, Old Oak, Erin Hills, and Golden Oak.
Register for updates with the Will County Emergency Management Agency. Reverse 911 calls will provide information to those within the effected area.