As local forecasts predict heavy snow, increasingly cold temperatures and wind chills well below zero this week, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas are closely monitoring conditions and making the necessary preparations to safely and efficiently operate our systems. Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas remind customers in need of financial assistance to contact them right away to learn more about energy assistance grants available through our Share the Warmth program and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas offers winter safety tips:

• Keep meters clear of snow and ice 

• Use a brush to gently remove snow from meters

• Be careful not to bury a meter when using a snow thrower or shovel

• Remove icicles that may drip water on a natural gas meter and interfere with flow

• Never use a stove or oven to heat your home.

• Keep combustibles away from all heat sources.

• Keep the area around the furnace and water heater free of clutter.

For more tips on safety around natural gas, please visit us at www.peoplesgasdelivery.com or www.northshoregasdelivery.com. To report a natural gas emergency or leak, call 866-556-6005.