Author: Wayne Kessler

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Harrisburg, PA – High winds, power outages and other severe weather effects can not only put a strain on your home energy system, but can also cause significant safety concerns for your family.

PAPGA and The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) invite you to review important safety information at this link.

Here are just a few of the important tips that can be found in the Weather Events Safety Section:

• Metal objects such as propane tanks and equipment, tractors, and telephone lines can conduct electricity. Do not go near them if Lightning is present
• Check for downed power lines in and around your property; they can create major safety hazards. Floods can move, shift, or damage gas lines and tanks. Immediately call your local utility company or propane retailer if any of these hazards exist.
• Make sure the area within 10 feet of your propane tank and your propane grill is clear of flammable materials, especially if the forecast calls for extreme heat. Remove any debris that is combustible or easily ignited, including leaves, brush, any vegetation, and rags.

The Weather Events Page also includes general guidelines and basic preventative tips for you to review as part of your emergency preparedness plan.

For the complete list of the Consumer Safety Modules, hit www.PApropane.com and click on the Safety Modules Link in the middle of the main page.

If you need a Certified Technician to conduct a safety inspection of your energy system and appliances, click or tap this link to find the nearest provider.

 

The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is a member-focused trade association providing services that communicate, educate and promote the propane industry in Pennsylvania. The association was formed in 1947 to offer opportunities to learn through training and networking with peers, and to aid with legislative issues that contribute to operating a safe and successful industry.

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Safety Information for Severe Weather Events

Harrisburg, PA – A long-time member of the Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association and Pennsylvania Propane Foundation Board of Directors was recognized for his outstanding service at the Association’s Spring Membership Meeting on April 4th in Grantville, PA.

Phil Smith, of Gas Works Inc., was presented a Special Award to recognize his 32 years of service to the Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association, serving as their Treasurer on the Board of Directors.

“I’ve learned a lot from the other members and have enjoyed my years on the Board,” said Mr. Smith after receiving the award.

Mr. Smith was presented the award in front of over 100 members and industry representatives at the PAPGA 2014 Spring Membership Meeting.    

“I wanted to take the time to publicly thank Phil and present him with a personalized wooden bobtail.  Phil Smith is an inspiration with his dedication, commitment and enthusiasm he shows as Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors,” stated Mark Delehanty, PAPGA President and owner of Independence Propane.

The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is a member-focused trade association providing services that communicate, educate and promote the propane industry in Pennsylvania. The association was formed in 1947 to offer opportunities to learn through training and networking with peers, and to aid with legislative issues that contribute to operating a safe and successful industry.

 

The Pennsylvania Propane Gas Association is a member-focused trade association providing services that communicate, educate and promote the propane industry in Pennsylvania. The association was formed in 1947 to offer opportunities to learn through training and networking with peers, and to aid with legislative issues that contribute to operating a safe and successful industry.

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Phil Smith Presented Award for 32 Years of Service

Pennsylvania has had a Price Gouging Law in effect since 2006. It triggers with the Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency and remains in effect for thirty days after the emergency ends. This is the same declaration that gives you “Hours of Service” relief. The law is complicated and prohibits “unconscionably excessive” pricing. Any price increase 20% or more above the pre-emergency prices may trigger that law. Defenses available to the law based on federal or state controlled tariffs or rates on regulated pipelines, railroad transport, shipping, replacement costs, credit card costs or taxes, and certain supply chain increases.

BOTTOM LINE: In order to avoid investigations under the Gouging Law:

• Be prepared to explain price increases within your distribution chain to customers, and
• Keep accurate records so that you can completely justify and all price increases in this period of time. This includes any identifiable increases at each and every step within the distribution and transportation chain, and amounts that are controlled by state and/ or federal tariffs or rates, and
• Don’t quote or use higher prices than you can justify to discourage customers, especially occasional customers, from asking for a delivery. Pricing that sounds outrageous to customers may be enough to trigger an investigation under this Gouging Law,
• Be careful implementing special charges during any protected period, which were not used or charged prior to the protected period.

For more detail about the law, contact Kathy at ksm@skarlatoszonarich.com.

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Price Gouging Prohibited During and After State of Emergency