Sec.9-174a-30. Gas leak procedure

In the event of a gas leak, the moderator shall perform each of the following:

(1) Immediately evacuate the polling location in accordance with section 9-174a-26 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. To limit the possibility of an explosion, warn poll workers and voters not to use telephones, fire alarms, light switches and appliances when gas is detected.

(2) Once safely outside of the building, alert emergency services and the gas company.

(3) Wait for the gas company representative and emergency personnel to arrive in order to assess the situation and determine the viability of continuing voting operations.

(4) Consult with the responding gas company representative, emergency personnel and registrars of voters to determine if original polling location can be utilized.

(5) If the polling location can be re-entered, first notify the poll workers to return. Then, notify the voters that they can enter the polling location.

(6) If it is determined that an alternate location should be utilized, provide poll workers and any voters who have not yet voted with the address of the alternate location. Follow the alternate polling location procedures found in section 9-174a-16 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.

(Effective September 28, 2012)