LEGAL NOTICE
The Parkersburg Housing Authority owns and operates a natural gas pipeline system in the area of South Parkersburg within Homecrest Manor Apartments.
The Housing Authority maintain and operates a Damage Prevention/Emergency Program for it operations of this pipeline system. This program includes educating and notifying the public and to advise affected municipalities, school districts, businesses and residents of the Housing Authority pipeline facility locations regarding specific operation requirements and the existence of the program. These requirements include:
- Contacting the Housing Authority if you plan to excavate and/or blast on or Within 200ft of our pipeline right-of-way. Company personnel will locate the pipeline for you to ensure safe excavation and/or blasting.
- Contact and/or advise others who you believe to be working near our pipeline to contact the Housing Authority before performing any activity that might damage our pipeline system.
- Contact MISS UTILITY of West Virginia at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to any excavation work or other damage prevention activities.
- Be aware of gas leaks/emergencies and report them immediately to the Housing Authority. Signs of gas leaks include the hissing sound of escaping Gas, dead vegetation, blowing earth, bubbling water, and the smell of gas. Emergencies include gas leaks, fire or explosions, natural disasters or civil Disobedience. If your suspect that the pipeline is leaking, stay away from the area, have others stay away from the area, and notify the Housing Authority immediately.
- Do not attempt to locate the gas leak with matches or other open flames. Do not remain in a building if there is a strong odor. Do not turn lights on or off or unplug electrical appliances where there is a strong odor. Do not use a telephone in the area of a strong gas odor including hanging up an ongoing telephone call (this includes cell phones). Do not use an automobile in the area of a gas leak.
To help enforce our Damage Prevention/Emergency Program and ensure the safe operation of our pipeline system, please call these numbers to report excavation projects, suspected gas leaks, or any other emergencies.
Daytime: 304-428-6753
Emergency/After hours: 304-428-6753
Police: 911
Fire Department: 911
Mar 1