They say that vents from such things as furnaces, fireplaces, water heaters and other fuel burning devices need to be checked as soon as possible with a forecast of rain and refreeze forecast tonight.
They add that a gas meter covered in snow or ice can impede it’s function of controlling the pressure of gas supplied to a home, and blocking of exhaust vents can cause the carbon monoxide emitted by appliances to build up in a home.
They also remind not to shovel, plow or blow snow up against a gas meter or vent pipe, be careful not to bump either with a snow blower, never kick a gas meter in an attempt to clear it and always remove any icicles from overhead eavestrough to ensure dripping water doesn’t freeze a meter or vent pipe.