- By gb0iL-admin
- In Propane Safety
- Tags Prepare For Storms, propane tanks, propane tips, storm preparation
Prepare For Storms
Do you live in an area where hurricanes can cause a threat?
By Carrie Gregory
Keeping Your Family Safe: Hurricanes
Each year, hurricanes endanger the lives of thousands of people and cause extreme property damage. A hurricane can be accompanied by tornadoes, thunderstorms, flooding, mudslides, and power outages. Hurricane season typically starts in June and lasts through November.
Prepare For Every Possibility
Before, during, and after a storm, there are a few key things to consider to keep your family and your home as safe as possible.
Create An Emergency Plan
Work with your family to create a plan in the event of a hurricane. As part of this effort, make sure to post contact information for emergency services and utility companies – including your local propane supplier.
Plan For Communications
Keep a battery-powered radio close-by so that you can receive updates on weather conditions. As storms approach, make sure to charge your smartphones, so you have an additional tool for communication through a power outage. Consider purchasing a propane generator so you always have reliable power, even during blackouts.
Inspect Damage Cautiously
Be very careful when accessing damages to your property. Downed power lines, damaged gas lines, or dislodged propane tanks can lead to dangerous situations. In the dark, always use a flashlight to avoid combustion, and never inspect appliances while standing in water.
Call The Experts
Your utility company, fire department, and propane supplier have expert training, and should handle any potentially dangerous situations with your home. If a storm damages your property, contact a qualified service technician to perform a complete inspection of your propane system.
Anchor Your Tank
In flood zone areas, large propane tanks should be anchored securely to avoid potentially dangerous situations.
At G&B Energy, we pride ourselves on offering our customers responsive, competent and excellent service. We have been a North Carolina based family-owned business since 1930. We have a full propane service department with licensed and safety-trained technicians. We invite you to visit or call one of our nine locations where we sell a wide variety of home improvement products including fireplaces, stoves, grills, outdoor kitchen products and gas water heaters.
Thank you for being a part of our G&B Energy family.
Share & follow
For any inquiries, please contact:
G&B Energy
855-LPG-PROS (855-574-7767)
gbenergy.com
facebook.com/gbenergy
