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While you’re enjoying the sun this summer, be sure to keep these seasonal gas safety tips in mind:
- Never tether your pet or anything else to your natural gas line or meter.
- Never attach electrical grounding wires to natural gas pipes.
- Stay clear of your gas meter when using a lawn mower or weed whacker.
- Dead vegetation or discolored soil near a pipeline can indicate a leak.
- Call Miss Utility at 811 before you dig in your yard, so you know where utility lines are buried.
If you smell gas – leave the premises, go at least 100 feet away, and call 911 immediately or BGE at 877.778.7798.
To learn more about natural gas safety, visit bge.com.