Weather
emergencies
Take these steps to protect your family and property before
and after a flood, hurricane or severe storm.
Getting ready for a flood or hurricane:
- Properly
secure the propane tank, if possible.
- Turn
off the gas supply valve at the tank (“righty,
tighty.”)
- Fasten
the protective dome on the tank.
- Turn
off appliance pilot lights, control valves and manual
shut-off valves.
- Ensure
there is an adequate supply of fuel in the tank.
After
the flood or hurricane has passed, look for visible structural
damage, including damaged external venting and vent caps.
Call your propane dealer or a qualified technician if:
- You
smell propane gas.
- Your
propane tank has shifted or moved.
- The
tank regulator has been exposed to water.
- The
gas lines are broken, bent, damaged or have pulled
away from the propane tank or appliances.
- Propane
appliances or their controls have been exposed to
water.
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