Hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms and floods are just some of the severe weather conditions that can affect Floridians during storm season, which runs June 1 through November 30. While serious weather conditions can’t be prevented, solid preparation can help. Peoples Gas works year-round to be sure we’re ready for all types of severe weather. We’re committed to the safety of our pipelines and our people, and we want you to be prepared, too. One way to prep for severe weather is keeping the area around your home free of debris…
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On 811 Day and all year round, it’s always the right call: Call Before You Dig
You’ll find “the 411” on 811 Day right there in your front and back yard. Actually, the idea is that you’ll let the experts find it – they’ll come to your home or business to check the grounds for free. This helps ensure that any project involving digging doesn’t rupture buried natural gas lines, sewage lines, electrical cables, water mains or other infrastructure hidden underground. In short, 811 Day (Aug.…
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The dangers of “dig-ins” – buried treasure becomes buried trouble if you rupture a natural gas line
You don’t have to dig deep, from a literal standpoint, to find a huge potential hazard nearby: All it takes is a shovel and a natural gas pipeline buried right beneath you. Some call them “dig-ins,” and if you create one by breaching a pipeline, a lot of people will know about it – thanks to the resulting outages, the crisis response and, worst of all, the possibility of harm…
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