Brooklynites – Protect Your Home And Community Get Your Gas Meter Inspected

Do I Have To Get My Gas Meter Inspected

 

Brooklynites- protect your home and community – Get Your Gas Meter Inspected 

New York State Governor  & New York Public Service Commission  recently announced   a new  law   requiring  natural gas carrier National Grid  or Con Ed  to inspect all gas meters and lines  served  by the utility  for  leaks and  corrosion of meters and lines.  New Yorkers are required to  give access to the utility workers and  or their subcontractors for such inspections.  

  Failure to provide access   will results in fines and  lost of service.  

For More Details or to schedule an appointment if you missed a  visit for the utility worker  visit :  National Grid/ Gas meter inspections   

Con  Ed Gas Meter Inspections

 

Home Safety

*seniors living along –  have a family member or neighbor to be available for the schedule inspection*

 * workers should have proper I.D before you allow them to enter your home.  **

 

Brooklyn Homeowners and Tenants Know The Signs of A Gas Leak
 
 
Smell – Odor similar to rotten eggs
 
Sounds – Hissing, whistling or roaring from the gas line
 
Sight – A mist, a white cloud or bubbles in standing water from the lines
 
If you smell gas inside your home  vacate the premises immediately , do not turn on lights, use flashlights, start your car in the garage or use any electronic equipment that could create a spark and lead to a gas explosion.
 

When you are outside call your  utility  company or an emergency service

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