The City of Douglas Utilities Department observed the National Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day on March 18, 2024. This is the ninth year Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day has been officially celebrated nationwide. This day of recognition is when communities such as ours recognize the employees who provide one of their most valuable assets—their natural gas utility.
The official Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day is March 18 because that is the date of the New London, Texas, school explosion in 1937 that led to the widespread odorization of natural gas and an increased emphasis on safety. Safety is a vital aspect of natural gas distribution, and the employees of distribution companies endeavor to make natural gas delivery as safe as possible.
This annual nationwide event is intended to build public awareness about the hard work done by the employees of natural gas utilities.
Since 1962, the Douglas Utilities – Natural Gas Division has been supplying natural gas in the city and Coffee County. The division has 8 employees who conduct various surveys and inspections, including leak surveys, regular station inspections, valve inspections, and yearly safety inspections. In our community, the City of Douglas provides natural gas to more than 1,700 customers through underground distribution lines.
Natural gas can help achieve energy security and a more competitive economy. If you would like to learn more about the benefits of natural gas and how your natural gas system works, please contact us at (912) 389-3427.
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