Quick Start Guide Natural Gas Utilities

SECTION 03: KEY SAFETY MESSAGES

What: Core Messages The core message is the most important point or essential idea to be understood and remembered by the target audience. The message for this topic is: Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids indoors. Always store them in an approved container, away from children. • Keep gasoline and other flammable liquids away from children. • Gasoline is a motor fuel. Never use it as a cleaner. • Never use gasoline or other flammable liquids indoors or in the same room or area as a natural gas appliance or other ignition source. • Keep gasoline ONLY in an approved gasoline container. Make sure the container is tightly sealed. Never store gasoline in plastic milk jugs or glass containers. • Never fill gasoline containers to the top. Allow room for vapor expansion. • Store gasoline in a safe container on a high shelf, in a cool place, away from fuel-burning appliances or equipment. • Talk to your children about the dangers of flammable liquid products. The message should be supported with the following safety tips:

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Developing a Public Safety Communications Program