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Keep your fire hydrants and meters shoveled

...friendly reminder to lakes area residents to keep their gas meters, roof vents and nearby fire hydrants shoveled with the...could cause carbon monoxide to become trapped in a home. Gas meters and fire hydrants need to stay shoveled out in the event...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-02-15/keep-your-fire-hydrants-and-meters-s
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Fire destroys garage in Baxter

...Department. There was one ladder truck and three engines on scene.Stunek said firefighters had to use caution as the gas meter box melted off the house and they could not turn off the gas. However, the gas company arrived and was able to turn...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2012-10-22/fire-destroys-garage-baxter
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CenterPoint Energy reminds residents about snow and ice

...accumulation on or near the natural gas meter set or above a meter set on a roof...provide easy access to the natural gas meter, CenterPoint Energy reported.To...snow and ice onto or near natural gas meters and regulators.Do not use a snow...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2011-02-21/centerpoint-energy-reminds-residents
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CenterPoint Energy issues natural gas safety tips after the storm

...outside meter. Trash collectors are using mechanized equipment to pick up heavy debris, and if the debris is near a gas meter, the equipment could pull up the meter damaging it and causing a potentially hazardous situation. If this does happen...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2011-05-23/centerpoint-energy-issues-natural-ga
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Fires

...to a gas leak at the Paul Bunyan Bowl Saturday. The leak was caused by a person cutting limbs and branches around the gas meter with a chainsaw and cut the gas line feeding into the meter, the fire department reported. Minnegasco was called in...

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/032700/fyi_0327000020.shtml
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Fire damages three buildings in Lanesboro's historic downtown

...bicycle and canoe rental business and sells antiques and gifts. The fire exploded out of control when it hit the store's gas meters. Firefighters from Preston, Fountain and Rushford were called to help. Crews thought they had the blaze contained...

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/040902/nne_0409020003.shtml
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Study finds telephone counseling helps smokers quit

When Renee Haapanen makes her rounds as a gas meter reader, she no longer needs a need a smoke break. Two years ago, she turned to California's free telephone counseling for...

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/100302/hea_1003020003.shtml
Health
Building manager is lonely soul in Fingerhut transition

...has done the job alone, working with contractors. He has helped CompuCredit move, arranged for new electrical and gas meters on leased buildings, found leaseholders who have to take back fax and copy machines. A cell phone and pickup truck...

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/110902/bus_1109020009.shtml
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THEY'RE BACK

...small as 1/16th of an inch, such as where pipes and wires enter the foundation and walls, around outdoor faucets, gas meters and clothes dryer vents. That's why it's critical to caulk around these receptacles, as well as windows, doors...

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/022504/new_0225040021.shtml
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Warm temperatures create potential uncommon dangers

Warmer temperatures combined with snowfall can create safety problems with natural gas meters. CenterPoint Energy Minnegasco recently reminded customers to keep meters clear of ice and snow to prevent a potentially dangerous...

http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/022704/liv_0227040003.shtml
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