Snow removal activities can also pose a hazard to the gas meter assembly or piping and result in a dangerous leak.
Vectren said customers should follow these guidelines when removing snow and/or ice:
* Remove large icicles hanging over meter assemblies and appliance vents. * If your gas meter is near a sidewalk or driveway, make sure whoever removes snow from your property is aware of its location. * Use a broom – not a shovel – to clear snow from your meter assembly and vents. * If you gas meter is encased in ice, do not attempt to melt and/or chip the ice, as this could cause damage to the meter. Allow the ice to melt on its own. * Particular attention should be paid when moving snow on a commercial lot. Be sure not to pile snow around gas meters. * Consider installing driveway entrance reflectors around gas meters in close proximity to a roadway or driveway.