Atlanta Gas Light Reminds Customers Now is the Time to Prepare for Hurricane Season
29 Mayo 2008 - 11:26AM
PR Newswire (US)
ATLANTA, May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The 2008 hurricane season
is right around the corner and Atlanta Gas Light reminds customers
now is the time to prepare. Hurricane season officially begins on
June 1st and runs through November 30th. "There is no substitute
for being prepared when it comes to the safety of our customers and
their families," said Jay Sutton, vice president, Atlanta Gas
Light, Coastal region. "Our crews are prepared to handle any
natural gas emergencies that may arise before, during and after a
hurricane hits." In the case of a hurricane warning, Atlanta Gas
Light offers these hurricane safety tips: Hurricane preparation: --
Atlanta Gas Light customers are advised to leave their natural gas
service on, even in the event of an evacuation. Customers should
not attempt to turn gas off at their meters. Most gas appliances
have safety valves that shut off the flow of gas automatically if
the pilot light goes out. -- Stay tuned to radio or TV for critical
bulletins. -- Board up windows, garage and porch doors. Large
windows should be braced inside and out. Taping windows will lessen
the hazard of flying glass. -- Move valuables to upper floors if
possible to avoid water damage. -- Bring in pets and loose objects
such as toys, furniture, and trashcans. -- Fill containers with
several days supply of drinking water (including sterilized
bathtub). -- Turn up refrigerator to maximize cold and don't open
unless necessary. -- Use phones only for emergencies. -- Stay
indoors on the downwind side of the house with a door or window on
that side of the house open. -- Leave mobile homes. -- Check
supplies of gas and charcoal for cooking. -- If ordered to
evacuate, quickly secure your home and leave immediately. Follow
evacuation orders regardless of what the weather is at the time. It
may be sunny and calm when the evacuation order comes, but this
lead time is necessary to insure your safety. -- Emergency Car Kit
should include: -- Battery powered radio, flashlight, and extra
batteries -- Blanket -- Booster cables -- Fire extinguisher (5lb
A-B-C type) -- First aid kit and manual -- Bottled water and
non-perishable high energy foods such as granola bars, raisins, and
peanut butter. -- Secure pet carriers for cats and small dogs,
sturdy leashes/harnesses for larger dogs, and appropriate crates or
cages for other types of pets such as reptiles, birds, etc. Back-up
generators Fueled continually by natural gas, generators are fully
automatic. Within seconds of an outage, the unit comes on, supplies
power, and switches off when power returns - without any help from
the owner. Units are sound insulated and comply with emissions
standards. More than two million U.S. businesses will experience
power outages that last longer than eight hours, and cost more than
$5,000 in lost revenue. "Gas stations, businesses, and individual
residents have the option of utilizing a natural gas backup
generator, ensuring on-demand, and dependable electricity during
power outages," said Sutton. About Atlanta Gas Light Atlanta Gas
Light, a wholly owned subsidiary of AGL Resources (NYSE:ATG),
provides natural gas delivery service to more than 1.5 million
customers in Georgia. In operation since 1856, the company is one
of the oldest corporations in the state. For more information,
visit http://www.atlantagaslight.com/. About AGL Resources AGL
Resources (NYSE:ATG), an Atlanta-based energy services company,
serves more than 2.3 million customers in six states. The company
also owns Houston-based Sequent Energy Management, an asset manager
serving natural gas wholesale customers throughout North America.
As a 70 percent owner in the SouthStar partnership, AGL Resources
markets natural gas to consumers in Georgia under the Georgia
Natural Gas brand. The company also owns and operates Jefferson
Island Storage & Hub, a high-deliverability natural gas storage
facility near the Henry Hub in Louisiana. For more information,
visit http://www.aglresources.com/. DATASOURCE: AGL Resources
CONTACT: Tami Gerke of AGL Resources, Office, +1-404-584-3873, or
Cell, +1-404-558-2307, Web site: http://www.aglresources.com/
http://www.atlantagaslight.com/
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