Elkton Gas advises customers to clear snow from natural gas metersFebruary 9, 2010
Elkton, Md. – February 9, 2010 – As the Northeast braces for another winter storm on the heels of Saturday’s blizzard, Elkton Gas advises customers to implement a few simple natural gas safety tips to prevent potential problems.
“The safety and comfort of our customers, employees and the general public are our top priority,” said Candy Davis, Manager of Operations, Elkton Gas. “Although outdoor natural gas meters are designed to withstand winter weather, those packed in snow or ice could experience a temporary interruption of service.”
To help avoid these types of problems, customers are advised to take the following steps:
- Keep your natural gas meter clear of ice and snow
- Remove the snow or ice with your hands or use a broom to brush snow away
- Never kick or hit your natural gas meter or its piping with a hammer or other hard object to break away built up snow or ice
- Make sure your natural gas meter is visible at all times and accessible for maintenance and emergency responders
Customers should call the Elkton Gas hotline at 1-866-281-6774 if they smell natural gas or believe they have a natural gas leak.
About Elkton Gas
Elkton Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of AGL Resources (NYSE: AGL), provides natural gas delivery service to approximately 6,000 residential and business natural gas customers in the greater Elkton area in north eastern Maryland. For more information, visit
www.elktongas.com.
About AGL Resources
AGL Resources (NYSE: AGL), an Atlanta-based energy services company, serves approximately 2.3 million customers in six states. The company also owns Houston-based Sequent Energy Management, an asset manager serving natural gas wholesale customers throughout North America. As an 85-percent owner in the SouthStar partnership, AGL Resources markets natural gas to consumers in Georgia under the Georgia Natural Gas brand. The company also owns and operates Jefferson Island Storage & Hub, a high-deliverability natural gas storage facility near the Henry Hub in Louisiana. For more information, visit www.aglresources.com.
Contact: Tami Gerke
Cell: 404-558-2307
tgerke@aglresources.com