Utility companies have a vast infrastructure of electric, natural gas, water and wastewater mains and service lines throughout your city and surrounding areas. A large percentage of these lines are underground and out of sight; these lines are very dangerous if exposed or damaged. Because Utility companies care about their citizen owners, they encourage everyone to use the utmost care when digging around any of our lines.
Safe digging practices are an integral part of maintaining personal safety while digging. Below are some important tips and techniques to keep you and the rest of the community safe.
Safety Around Natural Gas
- If you hit a natural gas line
- Stop
- Leave the area and warn others
- Call your Utility company immediately
- Remove ignition sources, such as cell phones and cigarettes
- Do not shut off, squeeze or clamp the gas line
- Do not bury the broken or damaged line
- Do not return until the area is declared safe
source: www.csu.org
www.eastbaygaslines.com
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