Natural Gas Outages - Outdoor Safety

Causes - Storms, accidents.

Dangers - Hypothermia in winter.

Prevention -

• Do not go outside in extreme cold unless you are properly dressed.
• Know the symptoms of, and first aid for, hypothermia.

Emergency -

• Call 911 or emergency medical help.
• Contact us immediately to report a natural gas emergency.

Safety Tips -

• In cold weather, keep a supply of warm blankets in case you lose heat.
• Never use a stove, oven, or charcoal grill as an indoor space heater.
• Never operate a gas-powered electrical generator indoors, or in any enclosed space without adequate ventilation.