Columbia Gas prepared for near record usage on Jan. 30
Columbia Gas is working hard to continue delivering the safe and reliable service its customers deserve. Here is information for your use during the cold days ahead:
Gas Usage
· Natural gas usage on Wednesday is expected to be 75% higher than a typical January day.
· Usage may approach the all-time record set in January 1994.
We’re Prepared
· The gas control center is monitoring our system and able to detect any potential problems in real time.
· Field crews are also monitoring our system at regulator stations around the state.
· Service crews are ready to respond to any emergency, should they be needed.
Protect Against Carbon Monoxide
· Install carbon monoxide detectors. Some models double as smoke detectors.
· Have all appliances serviced by a professional.
· Never burn charcoal or run a generator indoors or in an enclosed space.
· Never heat your home with your oven or range.
· Clean chimney and check for blockage, especially with wood-burning fireplaces and stoves.
Energy Assistance
Customers who think they may need help paying their bill should contact Columbia Gas at 1-800-344-4077. A variety of payment plans and assistance programs are available.
Saving Matters
We offer instant rebates on smart thermostats, an online evaluation of your home, a comprehensive on-site assessment of your home by a trained auditor and much more. ColumbiaGasOhio.com/SavingMatters.
Stop, Leave, Call
We urge customers to know how to recognize the smell of natural gas. An additive known as mercaptan gives it a rotten-egg odor. Think you smell natural gas?
· Stop what you are doing.
· Leave the area immediately.
· Call 911 and Columbia Gas at 1-800-344-4077 from a safe place.
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