As temperatures fall, and a forecasted winter storm moves closer, UGI is reminding everyone to take precautions to stay safe and to protect your family and home.
Winter storm safety tips include:
- Clear snow and ice from the area around meters and vents by hand or with a broom. If you have other UGI equipment on your property, including a regulator, it should also be cleared.
- Allow faucets to drip slightly to prevent freezing, and open cabinet doors to warm exposed pipes.
- Charge your devices, check your emergency supplies, and have flashlights and batteries on hand in case of a power outage.
- Never use a gas-powered range or oven to heat a home.
- If using portable heaters, follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions including plugging the heater directly into a wall outlet, not an extension cord or power strip. Also, keep portable heaters away from flammable items.
- Never operate a generator indoors, in your garage or basement.
- Install a carbon monoxide detector on each floor of your home and regularly replace the batteries.
- Keep warm indoors by dressing in layers and using blankets.
UGI crews are prepared to respond to any service interruptions. Please report outages or other service issues by calling UGI at 800-276-2722. Always stay away from downed wires. If you smell the rotten egg odor added to natural gas, evacuate immediately and get at least the length of a football field away before calling UGI or 911.
UGI Utilities, Inc. is a natural gas and electric utility company that serves more than 760,000 customers. Additional information about UGI Utilities, Inc. is available at www.ugi.com.
