Quick Start Guide Natural Gas Utilities

SECTION 03: KEY SAFETY MESSAGES

Incidents • A natural gas explosion destroyed a two-family home, killing a gas company employee. Fire officials were demanding the gas system be shut down, but gas company supervision in charge at the scene did not do it in favor of finding the source of the natural gas leak.

This incident highlights the importance of frequent outreach to public officials regarding the purpose and location of natural gas pipelines in their communities.