Home Heating Safety

Citizens Gas urges all customers to have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on all levels of their home and establish a home evacuation plan, which they practice with their family. The company also recommends that every home have at least one dual sensor smoke alarm, which include both ionization and photoelectric technology to detect both fast-moving and slow smoldering fires. More information about smoke alarms is available from the U.S. Fire Administration.

Space Heater Safety

Citizens Gas does not recommend the use of space heaters. However, if you choose to use a space heater, please be safe and remember the following:

  • Read and follow the manufacturers' operating instructions.
  • Keep space heaters away from combustible products to avoid fire.
  • Indoor air pollution could be caused by improper venting or incomplete combustion.
  • Carbon monoxide poisoning is caused by improper venting of fuel-burning space heaters.
  • Space heaters should have a guard around the flame or coil area to protect children and pets.
  • Keep children and pets away from space heaters.
  • Do not use space heaters overnight in bedrooms or any room where you may sleep.

If you are currently without heat and cannot afford to have your gas service reconnected, please call our Crisis Hotline at 927-4798. Help may be available.