Keep snow and ice from gas meters

Black Hills Energy is asking Kansans to make sure their gas meters are free of snow and ice.

The gas company said residents should use a broom to gently remove any snow and ice from meters. Do not use a shovel, ice pick or other tool that might damage the meter.

Because natural gas is injected with a rotten egg odor, it can be smelled if there is a leak. Vance Crocker, the general manager of Black Hills Energy’s Kansas gas utility, said people who detect a leak indoors should immediately evacuate the building and call 911 or the Black Hills Energy emergency number: 800-694-8989.