Le Clos Mourant residents able to return home

​Residents from Le Clos Mourant in St Clement are now able to return to their homes, following last night's gas leak.

Island Energy has confirmed the leak has been identified and fixed, and there have been no readings of gas in the properties for four hours.

The residual gas pockets have been purged with clean air and no longer pose a risk.

Island Energy engineers will remain on scene to continue to monitor gas levels over the next couple of days to ensure no further risks are detected.

The States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service has now stood down from the scene.

Our emergency response groups endeavour to keep Islanders safe and would not recommend returning home unless it was safe to do so.

The Government of Jersey, Andium, Island Energy Group and the States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service would like to thank residents for their patience and understanding during this disruption.

Support will continue to be offered to residents by Andium, to assist in the return to their properties. Today, Andium will also visit all of the properties that had to be vacated to support and reassure residents.

If you smell gas or suspect a gas escape, call Island Energy's 24 hour emergency line 01534 755555 immediately and follow the advice below:

• Call Island Energy immediately on 01534 755555 (ideally leave the property to call)
• Open doors and windows to ventilate
• Turn off gas appliances and, if possible, switch off the gas supply at the emergency control valve (next to your gas meter or on the gas cylinder)
• Extinguish all naked flames and cigarettes
• DO NOT use naked flames or smoke
• DO NOT use any electrical appliances or turn electrical switches on OR off
• DO NOT use the doorbell

DO NOT message Island Energy via their website or e-mail about an emergency. Call immediately on 01534 755555​