The top burners on your range also will work. But range tops with electronic ignitions will need to be lit by match. Light the match first, hold it next to a front burner, and turn on the burner very slowly and with caution. When in doubt, consult your owner's manual for instructions. In case of an earthquake or other emergency, everyone in your family should know where your gas meter is and how to turn off the gas.
Most meters are at the front or side of the house.
Some are put inside a building. In apartment or commercial buildings, they might be in the back. If an emergency arises and you don't smell or hear gas escaping, you probably don't need to shut it off. It's usually the first fitting on the gas supply pipe coming out of the ground near your meter. To shut off the gas to an individual appliance, the same procedure applies.