As a consumer before you choose a provider it is essential to understand natural gas and the safety precautions that will keep you and your family safe and secure.
- Learn all you can about natural gas. Pay close attention to tips and guides to conserving energy and weatherizing your home, as well as researching tips to maximizing the safety of natural gas appliances in your home.
- Use your nose. If you ever detect even a small amount of the odor from natural gas ( rotten eggs) in the air, don't stay, get away. Contact both your natural gas provider and local emergency services.
- Look for the blue flame. If pilot lights and burners have a steady, blue flame, then they are operating correctly. Decorative gas fire logs are the only exception. Their flame is usually yellow.
- Have all gas appliances, furnaces, vents, flues, chimneys and gas lines in your home or business inspected every year or two by qualified industry professionals.
- Keep the areas around all appliances and equipment clean and unblocked to allow for proper air flow.
- Follow manufacturer instructions for the care and use of gas appliances and equipment.
- Make sure there is at least one multipurpose fire extinguisher in your home or place of business.
- Review these natural gas safety tips regularly with ALL family members and coworkers.
