While sitting in the Royal Courier staffroom and coming up with articles for the next cycle, the loud speaker goes off and slowly but surely different buildings get evacuated because of a gas leak.

This resulted in everyone getting dismissed a few minutes early for the day because the majority of the school had to be outside. 

Although this seems like a positive thing at the time, getting out of school early, that is, if not dealt with quickly the repercussions could be severe.

Gas leaks could lead to deadly explosions and they could kill vegetation and trees, along causing  symptoms that could become lethal. This is why it’s important to look out for the signs, leave the premises, and get medical help if you believe you were exposed to a gas leak.

The symptoms include:

1. Sickness
2. Weakness
3. Nausea
4. Suffocation 
5. Headaches

If you experience any of these symptoms or feel out of sorts, immediately call 911 and the local fire department to get the suspected gas leak under control. 

Along with dying foliage and the symptoms above, you should also look out for the smell of rotten eggs, hissing sounds, air bubbles outside a building, and higher than normal gas usage. 

For ILS students this may have been a perfect day, but it could have come with serious consequences.