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Nicor Gas, local fire departments team up to promote natural gas safety

Public education program now in its 17th year, coincides with National Fire Prevention Week

NAPERVILLE, IL – September 16, 2022 – Nicor Gas is committed to the safety of every customer and community it serves and is partnering with local fire departments across its northern Illinois service territory for an annual public education program. This year marks the 17th year of Nicor Gas’ participation in the safety awareness campaign that will run through the end of October, coinciding with National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9 – 15). 

Nicor Gas volunteers will share important information and resources to help families know how to respond in the unlikely event of a natural gas emergency. Even the youngest of attendees can learn safety tips through this interactive demonstration.

Participating fire department open house events include: 

Saturday, Sept. 17

  • Naperville Fire Department, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

  • Buffalo Grove Fire Department, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Saturday, Sept. 24

  • Pleasantview Fire Protection District – LaGrange Highlands, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

  • Mount Prospect Fire Department, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Saturday, Oct. 1

  • Village of South Holland Fire Department, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

  • Aurora Fire Department, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

  • Schaumburg Fire Department, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

  • Bloomington Township Fire Protection District, 1 – 4 p.m. 

  • Lemont Fire Protection District, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Sunday, Oct. 2

  • Glenview Fire Department, Time TBD

  • Lake Zurich Fire Department, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

  • Belvidere Fire Department, 1 – 4 p.m. 

Wednesday, Oct. 5

  • Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District, Yorkville, 5 – 8 p.m. 

  • Warrenville Fire Protection District, 6 – 9 p.m. 

Saturday, Oct. 8

  • Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

  • Homewood Fire Department, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

  • Reading Fire Department, Streator, 12 – 4 p.m. 

  • Elk Grove Village Fire Department, 12 – 3 p.m. 

  • Elgin Fire Department, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

  • Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

Sunday, Oct. 9

  • Posen Fire Department, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

  • McHenry Township Fire Protection District, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Monday, Oct. 10

  • Western Springs Fire Department, 6 – 8 p.m. 

Wednesday, Oct. 12

  • Village of Lombard Fire Department, 6 – 8 p.m. 

Friday, Oct. 14

  • Beecher Fire Protection District, 5 – 8:30 p.m. 

Saturday, Oct. 15

  • Hoffman Estates Fire Department, 1 – 4 p.m. 

  • Romeoville Fire Department, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

  • Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

  • Sycamore Fire Department, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Sunday, Oct. 16

  • Glenwood Fire Department, 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

  • Elmhurst Fire Department, 12 – 4 p.m. 

Saturday, Oct. 22

  • Bloomingdale Fire Protection District, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

To learn more about natural gas safety, visit nicorgas.com/safety. 

About Nicor Gas  
Nicor Gas is one of four natural gas distribution companies of Southern Company Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO). Nicor Gas serves more than 2.2 million customers in a service territory that encompasses most of the northern third of Illinois, excluding the city of Chicago. For more information, visit nicorgas.com. 

About Southern Company Gas   
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.3 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states with approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.

 Media Contact:  
Allison Gregoire  
470.733.2076 
aegregoi@southernco.com