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Dan Gibson Natural Gas Safety: The Nose Knows

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Dan Gibson | Leave a comment


Consumers Energy just released a new natural gas safety TV Public service announcement. It’s an effective video on natural gas safety. The  video was produced by (and stars) Consumers Energy employees as they follow the 3 R’s (recognize, react, and report) when they suspect a leak.

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Dan Gibson Utilities using social media during a crisis

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Dan Gibson | 1 Comment


But first, what the heck was going on at the AGA offices during the earthquake

So yeah, yesterday was interesting.

I’m sitting in my cube when I feel something start to shake. It’s very subtle and ends pretty quickly. I look up and see Courtney staring at me over our divider. “What was that?”

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Dan Gibson National 811 day

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Dan Gibson | Leave a comment


Today is National 811 day. Get it. August 11. 8 11. Nice, right? You’ve probably read our stuff on 811. We’ve been a big supporter of 811 here in the past.

But in case you haven’t.

811 is what you can dial on your phone to notify utilities that you will be digging on your property. The utility companies will then come to your property and mark the approximate locations of all utility-owned lines with paint or flags. It usually only takes them a few days to come out. And, best of all the 811 service is free and worth the time to prevent an accident.

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Since the creation of 811, there has been roughly a 40 percent reduction in safety incidents. However, it’s still an issue. An underground utility line is damaged during digging projects every three minutes in the United States.

You can get a lot more information from the “Did you know” section on call811.com. They even have a special section for special section for children.

So join us in celebrating National 811 day. Enjoy the video below and make sure you call before you dig.



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Dan Gibson Natural Gas safety video: Orange and Rockland Utilities

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Dan Gibson | Comments Off


Safety is still the most important issue for natural gas utilities. Here’s a great safety message from Orange and Rockland Utilities. Smell gas? Act fast.



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