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MidAmerican Energy Issues Ice and Snow Safety Message
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For more information, contact:
Ann Thelen, Director, Communications & Media Relations, at 515-281-2785
Mark Reinders, Communications Manager, at 712-277-7866
DES MOINES, Iowa – (Feb. 24, 2010) – MidAmerican Energy Company reminds customers to take additional safety precautions regarding snow and ice buildup around gas meters and the potential for falling ice from building overhangs which could strike the gas meter.
It is important to keep natural gas meters and pressure regulators free of snow and ice and be wary of overhanging ice from the edge of the roof. Accumulations of snow and ice on or against natural gas meters and pressure regulators may damage the equipment.
As the snow and ice melts off the roof edge, overhanging large icicles also can form which may break and fall and strike the gas meter.
A few precautions can help keep your gas supply operating safely and uninterrupted and provide accurate meter reading and billing.
- Avoid plowing or piling snow against meters or gas regulators.
- Use a broom rather than a shovel to clear snow from your meter or gas regulator.
- If your meter or gas regulator becomes encased in ice, do not try to melt or chip the ice. Call MidAmerican for service, 888-427-5632.
- In a safe manner from the ground, carefully remove icicles on the section of your roof or gutter that overhangs the meter. Water dripping on meters or gas regulators can freeze and cover the equipment with ice.
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