Police with Locksmiths going DOOR-TO-DOOR, ENTERING HOMES TO SHUT OFF GAS... -
National Grid spent Wednesday night going door-to-door to shut off gas in Westerly, because the pressure is too low. Nearly 1,600 homes are experiencing problems with their natural gas lines.
The areas of Main Street and Canal Street are affected. The area is also filled with businesses, who are also impacted by the issue.
"It’s going to be devastating to be without heat or power for this holiday season. It’s our crunch, time," said Molly Silva, a business owner.
If no one is home at the time, police officers along with a locksmith are entering homes to shut the valves off.
"Thank god no snow, no frost, no freezing temperatures yet. We just hope for the best. Hopefully we can get some things going for Christmas. I have a meal to prepare, hopefully we are good to go by then," said Westerly resident Mallory Carpenter.
After National Grid has checked each affected home, and the problem has been resolved, they will return to each home and business to turn the meters back on.
Officials said this is not an easy fix, and expect the process at least a day or so. Right now, no homes are in danger.
National Grid is asking that anyone in that area who does not have natural gas, to please call 1-800-640-1595.
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http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/local_news/south_county/natural-gas-issue-affecting-1600-homes
National Grid spent Wednesday night going door-to-door to shut off gas in Westerly, because the pressure is too low. Nearly 1,600 homes are experiencing problems with their natural gas lines.
The areas of Main Street and Canal Street are affected. The area is also filled with businesses, who are also impacted by the issue.
"It’s going to be devastating to be without heat or power for this holiday season. It’s our crunch, time," said Molly Silva, a business owner.
If no one is home at the time, police officers along with a locksmith are entering homes to shut the valves off.
"Thank god no snow, no frost, no freezing temperatures yet. We just hope for the best. Hopefully we can get some things going for Christmas. I have a meal to prepare, hopefully we are good to go by then," said Westerly resident Mallory Carpenter.
After National Grid has checked each affected home, and the problem has been resolved, they will return to each home and business to turn the meters back on.
Officials said this is not an easy fix, and expect the process at least a day or so. Right now, no homes are in danger.
National Grid is asking that anyone in that area who does not have natural gas, to please call 1-800-640-1595.
Read more -
http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/local_news/south_county/natural-gas-issue-affecting-1600-homes
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