(WNY News Now) National Grid advises homeowners to exercise caution and refrain from dangerous snow and ice removal techniques that could jeopardize gas and electrical safety as Lake Effect Snow is predicted.
National Grid advises its customers to use caution when clearing snow and ice this weekend, as the National Weather Service anticipates possible Lake Effect snow throughout the region.
A buildup of snow and ice on roofs can strain the weatherhead, or electricity service wires, which supply power to the house. Anybody trying to clear snow could be in danger from these live wires. Check the connection point from a safe distance once the snow and ice have been cleared to make sure the wires haven’t been dragged away from the home, which could pose a fire hazard.
Additionally, the business provides the following safety advice for handling your home’s energy infrastructure:
Always keep ten feet or more away from overhead electrical wires.
Regardless of the material they are made of, keep any ladders, shovels, roof rakes, and other tools well away from any lines that run from the street to the building. In
Even wood can conduct electricity in highly damp conditions.
At the other end of the roof from the service point where power is supplied, begin removing snow.
Visit our website to learn more about power line safety.
Snow that has been cleared should never be stacked near vents.Deadly carbon monoxide can accumulate as a result of a blocked vent.
Similar to flu symptoms, carbon monoxide poisoning can include headaches, weakness, disorientation, tightness in the chest, redness of the skin, lightheadedness, nausea, drowsiness, fluttering of the heart, or lack of control over muscles. Go outside right away, take a deep breath, and then dial 911 if you think your house may contain carbon monoxide.
Customers and snow removal contractors should also know where natural gas equipment is located when clearing snow so they don’t bump into meters, outside gas risers, or snow piles near exterior building vents. If need, use a gloved hand to carefully remove the icicles from the meter. Never remove ice with a snow shovel or kick your meter.
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