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Snow Season
Safety Information |
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Heavy snow and ice falling from roofs can damage gas facilities, and special care must be taken when clearing roofs of snow and ice to prevent impact on regulators, meters, and associated piping. Also, snow and ice accumulations can damage gas meters and appliances such as barbeques and water heaters.
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Here are tips to help protect against
potential damage:
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Install a shelter above your natural gas meter to prevent snow and ice accumulation. For more information on how to build a snow shelter click "Snow Meter Shed" links at left. For a contractor referral, please call Southwest Gas at 1-800-654-2765. |
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Use a broom, instead of a shovel where possible,
to clear snow or ice off natural gas meters
and outdoor appliances, including regulators,
associated piping, and propane appliances. |
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Keep all outside gutters free of leaves and
debris, including those above or near the
natural gas meter and outdoor appliances. |
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Natural gas appliances require proper exhaust
and ventilation. It’s important to know the
location of air supply and exhaust ducts, and
keep them free of snow, ice, leaves, or
other debris. |
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Anyone who notices a natural gas appliance not
functioning properly, a hissing noise coming from
the ground or an above-ground pipeline, and/
or the smell of rotten eggs should leave the area
immediately and then call 911 and Southwest Gas
at the following numbers from a safe location:
- Northern Nevada
customers contact: 1-800-772-4555
- Southern California
customers contact: 1-800-867-9091
Southwest Gas wants to remind you that it's
important to maintain and protect natural gas
meters and appliances because failure to do so
can result in damages and injuries, and possibly
the discontinuance of natural gas service. |
Safety is always a priority at
Southwest Gas.
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