5 Tips for Propane Consumers to Prepare for Winter
Epsom, NH (November 4, 2019) – The Propane Gas Association of New England and the New England Propane Foundation say that proper planning helps to ensure that customers are safe and warm during the winter season.
“Many New Englanders know first-hand the devastation that snowstorms, ice storms or mixed events can cause,” said Leslie Anderson, president of the Propane Gas Association New England. “The best way to make sure you’re prepared to meet your winter heating needs and ready for a storm is by preparing now.”
Get your tank filled before the start of heating season and sign up to be on automatic delivery if offered by your supplier.
Talk to your propane supplier about options such as a propane generator. When power fails, propane generators can keep your family warm and protect your property from winter damage.
Mark the location of your tank now. Use a flag, pole, or stake that is higher than the average snow cover depth for your location. It will help you avoid plowing or shoveling rooftop snow on top of your tank. Should your tank become covered with snow, use a broom to clear it.
Alert snow plow and construction contractors now.Make sure the company is advised of the location of both above ground and underground tanks. Accidental contact of snow removal or construction equipment with tanks could cause a serious safety hazard.
Keep path to propane tanks clear.Ensure that there is always a clear path to your tank for deliveries. Remember, fuel delivery trucks are TWICE as wide as cars, so make sure that your driveway is cleared to a width of 12 feet.
Clear areas around vents.Clear out leaves and vegetation that may build up around the side of your house near appliance vents now and keep them clear of snow throughout the winter. Proper venting from appliances is a serious safety issue.
Propane is green sustainable energy, and an Environmental Protection Agency-designated clean fuel. Using propane reduces greenhouse gas emissions. For more information on the value and safe uses of propane, visit www.pgane.org and www.propane.com.
About the Propane Gas Association of New England
The Propane Gas Association of New England and the New England Propane Foundation serve more than 800 members of the propane industry by promoting safety, education, and public awareness of the uses and environmental and health benefits of propane.