National Fuel is providing customers with tips to stay safe and warm during this winter storm. 

National Fuel safety tips: 

  • Keep your meter accessible: 
    • Make sure your gas meter and the surrounding area are free of snow. 
    • Maintain a clear path to your meter
    • If your meter becomes encased in ice, do NOT attempt to break or melt the ice yourself. Call National Fuel at 1-800-365-3234. 
  • Be cautious of meter location: 
    • Inform those working, plowing, shoveling or snow blowing of your meter's location. 
    • Do NOT let children play on the meter
    • Exercise caution when removing icicles from the meter or the area above it. 
  • Monitor furnaces and vents 
    • Clear snow and ice from appliance exhaust and intake air vents
    • Keep vents and flues free of debris. 

In the case of an emergency call National Fuel at 1-800-444-3130. Additional safety tips can be found on National Fuel's website.