Frigid air and snow are on the way and Black Hills Energy wants you to be prepared. “Nebraskans deserve safe and reliable natural gas, so we’ve built our system for peak conditions like what we’ll experience this week,” says Black Hills Energy Operations Director Quintin Gaddis.
“We are continuously monitoring our infrastructure so it performs as intended and we are in regular communication with our partners. Colder weather brings higher usage, so we are also encouraging conservation to help save money.”
Here are some tips to keep you and your family warm and safe:
- Make sure your furnace vent, gas fireplace vent and tankless/conventional water heater vents are free from any obstructions or debris.
- Never use gas ranges, ovens or gas grills to heat your home.
- Install and maintain carbon monoxide detectors, including replacing the batteries, and inspect them regularly.
- Natural Gas smells like rotten eggs for a reason. If your nose picks up this scent, immediately leave the area and then call 911 once you’re away from the site.
- Wait for Black Hills Energy or emergency personnel to arrive before re-entering the building. Emergency personnel will let you know when it’s safe to return.
- Never use a mobile phone, touch a light switch or start an engine while near a suspected gas leak.
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