Safety Information

  • Call your local one-call utility locator service before you start a digging project to make sure you won’t contact buried gas pipelines and other utilities
  • Know and recognize the odor of a natural gas leak
  • Do not disturb utility locator flags along streets or sidewalks
  • Make sure all adults in your home know where to find your natural gas shut-off valve and how to use it
  • Do not allow children to play in areas with a natural gas range or any other gas appliances
  • Keep clutter and flammable objects are stored away from the natural gas water heater and furnace
  • Do not hang laundry to dry on gas or water pipes
  • Is the flame on you gas appliances steady and blue
  • Use your natural gas oven and range only for cooking, never to heat your home or dry clothes
  • Have natural gas appliances installed and serviced by a quality repair specialist
  • Install and use carbon monoxide alarms per the manufacturer’s instructions
  • Keep chimney and all vents clean and in good condition
  • Keep all paper, clothing, curtains, and flammable liquids away from open flames
  • Keep at least one multipurpose fire extinguisher in your home, preferably in the kitchen