NATURAL GAS SAFETY TIPS Winter Meter & Vent Protection CLEAR SNOW & ICE Gently remove snow and ice from: Gas meters and pipes . Appliance vents (furnace, water heater, dryer) Use a broom or brush tools KEEP VENTS CLEAR never sharp Blocked vents can cause dangerous carbon monoxide buildup Do not pile snow near meters or vents Check vents after every snowfall PREVENT ICE DAMAGE Repair leaky gutters and downspouts Prevent dripping water from freezing on meters MAINTAIN CLEAR ACCESS Keep a clear path to your gas meter Avoid damage from shovels or snowblowers Inside Your Home INSTALL CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) DETECTORS One on every level of your home Near sleeping areas Test regularly NEVER USE APPLIANCES FOR HEAT Do not use gas stoves, ovens, or grills to heat your home SMELL GAS? (Rotten Egg Odor) ACT FAST Leave the area immediately Do NOT use phones or lights From a safe location, call 911 and our 24 hour emergency line 1(888)262-3837 PERHAM NATURAL GAS 218.346.4455 NATURAL GAS SAFETY TIPS Winter Meter & Vent Protection CLEAR SNOW & ICE Gently remove snow and ice from : Gas meters and pipes . Appliance vents ( furnace , water heater , dryer ) Use a broom or brush tools KEEP VENTS CLEAR never sharp Blocked vents can cause dangerous carbon monoxide buildup Do not pile snow near meters or vents Check vents after every snowfall PREVENT ICE DAMAGE Repair leaky gutters and downspouts Prevent dripping water from freezing on meters MAINTAIN CLEAR ACCESS Keep a clear path to your gas meter Avoid damage from shovels or snowblowers Inside Your Home INSTALL CARBON MONOXIDE ( CO ) DETECTORS One on every level of your home Near sleeping areas Test regularly NEVER USE APPLIANCES FOR HEAT Do not use gas stoves , ovens , or grills to heat your home SMELL GAS ? ( Rotten Egg Odor ) ACT FAST Leave the area immediately Do NOT use phones or lights From a safe location , call 911 and our 24 hour emergency line 1 ( 888 ) 262-3837 PERHAM NATURAL GAS 218.346.4455