Mayor Tony Paulk | City of Douglas
Mayor Tony Paulk | City of Douglas
Natural gas, America's most popular home heating fuel, is increasingly popular for use by homeowners, schools, businesses, factories, and electric power-generation plants because it is efficient, clean, reliable, and a relative bargain compared to alternative energy sources. The City of Douglas Natural Gas Department would like to offer facts and safety tips for you to familiarize yourself and your family with natural gas warning signs while enjoying the value, comfort, and benefits of America's cleanest, most efficient energy source.
In our community, the City of Douglas provides natural gas to more than 1,700 customers through a network of underground distribution lines. Main gas lines, typically 2-inch in diameter, branch into household service lines which are typically half-inch to three-quarter-inch in diameter and are usually buried 18-to-24 inches below the surface. To protect customers and all members of the community, federal and state governments, along with Douglas Utilities make safety the highest priority when operating and maintaining our Natural Gas system. Our system covers the majority of the city of Douglas, and much of Western Coffee County, including Ambrose, and Broxton.
Natural gas is a colorless, odorless gas; however, a chemical that smells like rotten eggs are added to help detect a possible leak. Never tum on or off switches or use a flashlight or phone in the presence of the gas smell, because an electric spark could ignite the gas causing an explosion. If you smell gas, or just think you might be smelling gas, leave the area immediately and call your local gas provider at 912-389-3427 or 911 from a neighboring home or business.
Any time you dig or move earth in any way, you are required to "Call 8-1-1 Before You Dig" 48 hours before beginning any digging. When you call Georgia 811, they will contact utility owners who will locate all buried utility lines on your property, so you can safely dig and prevent a potentially hazardous condition. Failure to use the 811 system is a known cause of pipeline accidents. Calling before you dig can prevent a costly or even deadly mistake.
To learn more about natural gas service and the benefits of natural gas, call 912-389-3427.
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