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June 9, 2009
Naperville, IL – Nicor Gas today announced the continuation of its Pipeline Safety Public Awareness Program, a publicity campaign dedicated to increasing the public’s understanding of pipeline operations and safety issues by explaining how the nationwide network of underground pipelines operates. By the end of June, Nicor Gas will have mailed out nearly two million brochures with information about pipeline safety to its customers.
The Nicor Gas brochure, “What You Need To Know About Pipeline Safety,” offers information to stakeholders – including the general public, emergency officials, public officials, and excavators living and working near local distribution and transmission pipelines – about the presence of pipelines in their community, the role of pipelines in transporting natural gas, the variety of measures Nicor Gas undertakes to prevent pipeline accidents, as well as the management of accidents if they occur. The brochure, also available on Nicor Gas’ Web site, www.nicorgas.com, helps the public understand the steps that they can take to prevent and respond to pipeline emergencies.
Nicor Gas is committed to delivering safe and reliable natural gas service. The utility carefully maintains a network of 34,000 miles of natural gas mains and service pipelines that deliver natural gas to 643 communities in Illinois. This comprehensive infrastructure provides the natural gas necessary to successfully serve more than two million homes and businesses.
The Nicor Gas Pipeline Safety Public Awareness Program has been developed out of a continued commitment to natural gas public safety and in conjunction with The American Petroleum Institute’s Recommended Practice 1162.
Nicor Gas is one of the nation's largest gas distribution companies. Owned by Nicor Inc. (NYSE: GAS) a holding company, Nicor Gas has provided safe and reliable natural gas services for over 50 years. The Company serves more than two million customers in a service territory that encompasses most of the northern third of Illinois, excluding the city of Chicago. For more information on Nicor Gas, visit www.nicorgas.com.
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