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• Appliance intake and exhaust vents that are blocked by snow, ice or other debris can cause natural gas appliances to malfunction, which could release dangerous carbon monoxide (CO) into your home. • Water dripping on your natural gas meter, regulator or natural gas appliance vents can freeze, cause damage and create a safety hazard. • Every natural gas meter installation has a regulator and a pressure relief vent. Build - up can impact the ability to control the pressure of the natural gas supplied to your home, which could lead to a loss of heat, a fire or even an explosion.
• Snow or ice build - up can also damage your natural gas meter ’ s piping, which could cause a natural gas leak.
• Never use outdoor fuel - burning equipment (generators, patio heaters, barbecues) inside your home or garage as a temporary heat source. • After a storm, gently use a broom or soft brush to clean snow, ice or other debris off your natural gas meter, regulator and vents.
Each of us in the community needs to be a partner in making a difference in how we protect its assets and those who reside there. In that role, safety must be first, always. ■
CCI Review 2022/2023 - 2 November 2022 Page 24
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