PROPANE SAFETY TIPS
Do you have propane safety questions? Whether it’s about calling before you dig, or learning how to keep a tank safe in severe weather, Ferrellgas is here to help. Please always feel free to contact us, call North Cascades Propane, or download the Propane Safety brochure.
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG
Call 811
Before you dig, please call the Diggers Hotline (811) to help you locate all underground lines in your vicinity. The size and location of your gas system may require compliance with federal, state, or local laws. Consult the relevant authorities and the Office of Pipeline Safety.
Safety begins with education
Download these resources to help you better understand your propane system.
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS) – This explains the chemical makeup of propane, as well as personal protective measures and steps to take in case of accidental exposure on the job.
EXTREME WEATHER AND NATURAL DISASTERS
Keep your home and family safe
Follow these safety tips when weather emergencies threaten your home and your propane system. If you have any questions, contact North Cascades Propane.
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If evacuating your home, turn off the service valve on your propane tank and the shutoff valve on all propane appliances.
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Secure propane equipment, tanks, and cylinders by tying them to stationary objects. Contact your local office and ask them to move your tank to higher ground if time allows.
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If your propane tank becomes dislodged or you believe there is a gas leak in your home, evacuate as soon as possible. Contact North Cascades Propane from a safe location. Do not call from the vicinity of the suspected leak.
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Use extreme caution when returning to your home. Contact us to schedule a safety inspection.
Wildfire Safety
Click here to learn more about wildfire preparedness
SUMMER PROPANE SAFETY
Summer safety tips
As the weather warms up, homeowners and families start heading back outside. Here are some tips for proper maintenance on propane systems and propane-powered appliances.
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Remove any combustible materials, such dry grass, wood, or debris, within 10 feet of your propane tank or cylinder(s).
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If you have appliances that have not been used since last Fall, such as a gas-fired pool heater or gas grill, have them inspected by a qualified service technician before using them.
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Do not store propane cylinders or tanks inside buildings.
ADDITIONAL PROPANE SAFETY RESOURCES
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Each educational module takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.