In a recent social media update, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has made the public aware of an ongoing natural gas leak near Bayou Gulch and Highway 83. The post, which surfaced late on January 2nd, states that utility crews are on the scene and are actively working to resolve the issue, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Residents in the vicinity are urged to stay alert.
The Sheriff’s Office has also advised the community to only call 911 if they smell gas within their homes or suspect an immediate danger. This measure appears to be an attempt to prevent the overwhelming of emergency services with calls related to the leak that do not signify a direct threat. Such efforts are designed to ensure that those in urgent need can quickly and reliably get through to first responders…