Gas Safety Newsletter - DEC 2019

Meter inspections are required.

New York state law requires us to inspect natural gas meters and associated piping. The no-cost inspections make sure all-natural gas services are working properly and safely.

When you receive notification, please respond right away to schedule a convenient appointment time.

Our employees and contractors carry photo identification cards. Without the proper ID, don’t let them in.

If you have concerns, call 911.

Recognize the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Carbon monoxide poisoning is more common in cold weather. Causes could include a malfunctioning heating unit, fuel-burning appliance or a blocked chimney.

Protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning by:

• Having heating appliances checked yearly by a professional.
• Installing UL listed CO detectors in the home.
• Never use gas range for heating.
• Never use generators inside the home or other indoor area.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include:

• Headache
• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea and dizziness

Signs an appliance may be producing carbon monoxide:

• Condensation on walls and windows
• Sluggish house pets
• Dying plants
• Residents feeling tired or suffering from flu-like symptoms

If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning: GO outside immediately and CALL 911 or 1-718-643-4050. Alarms give added protection. It's important.

Work zone safety –Respect the cones.

On average, over 700 fatalities occur in work zones each year. Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and passenger vehicle drivers both need to be particularly careful while traveling through work zones. Trucks and buses have limited maneuverability and large blind spots, both of which make operating in these areas more challenging for them. In fact, large trucks are disproportionately involved in work zone crashes.

Prepare ahead if you know there is going to be work in the area that you travel. Be aware of all signage throughout the work zone — obey the signs, cones, workers and law enforcement. Remember to reduce your speed. Avoid distractions such as your cellphone, eating, drinking, the radio, GPS and conversing with other passengers.

This is not only for the safety of our workers but yours as well.

Keeping our workers safe.

Weather, terrain, and visibility can make restoration and repair work challenging for our crews.

Please help to keep our workers safe. Any action that prevents a utility worker from performing a lawful duty and causes the worker physical injury would be considered a class D felony. This law includes penalties of up to seven years in jail if an assailant is convicted, and provides increased protection for utility workers by increasing the resources available to pursue legal action.

Keep your family safe with alarms.

A smoke alarm senses smoke indicating a fire.

A carbon monoxide (CO) detector sounds an alarm when carbon monoxide is present in the air.

A residential methane detector (RMD) signals methane in the air indicating a gas leak.

Visit ngrid.com/nycsafety for more info.

Excess flow valve available.

Customers may request the installation of an excess flow valve (EFV), a safety device that slows the flow of natural gas in the event of a service line break*.

An EFV is not required for the normal operation of your gas line. In fact, you may already have an EFV installed.

*Certain conditions must exist for this installation. There is a charge for this service.

Visit nationalgridus.com/NY-Business/Natural-Gas-Safety/Pipeline-Safety for more information.