[LostInBayport]

The power company should cut all the power. That would eliminate many but not all of the ignition sources. The Gas simply won’t explode without an ignition source.

That sounds like the best choice. It is not winter so no one will freeze. I hope this occurs to someone in authority and soon!

[Revel]

So here is my now well thought out approach if you live in this area. If you already suspect gas is in your house then just get out(open door very gently). If not then shut off the main gas valve(to kill some ignition sources). Shut off the main electric breaker(to kill more ignition sources) and open all the windows. And then get out. There is almost no chance of an explosion if you do that.