Propane Safety – What You Need to Know!
Propane is a safe, reliable, and efficient fuel to heat your home and support your family. WATCH THIS SAFETY VIDEO from Chief Tomaier, Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District to learn about the measures you can take to protect your system to ensure its safety, as well as that of your home and family.
This includes constantly making sure that all propane pipes, valves, regulators, and tanks are clear of snow and ice. DO NOT bury your tank or the connection to your house from snow from your roof or when using snow removal equipment. Heavy accumulations of snow or ice falling on tanks, regulators, meters, piping, or valves may cause damage that could result in a gas leak.
BE ALERT – if you smell gas immediately put out all smoking materials and other open flames. Do not operate lights, appliances, telephones, or cell phones. Flames or sparks from these sources can trigger an explosion or a fire. LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY, and from a neighbor’s home or other nearby building away from the gas leak, call 9-1-1. DO NOT RETURN TO THE BUILDING OR THE AREA until it is safe to do so.
For additional information about propane safety in high snowfall areas, click here or contact the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District at (760) 934-2300.
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(From Town of Mammoth Lakes)
