Pipeline Safety

Important Information
for Our
Intercession City
Neighbors
A network of 2 million miles of natural gas In the event of an emergency, How to recognize a natural gas leak
pipelines exists in the United States. evacuate the area and immediately Leaks from a natural gas pipeline are extremely rare.
These pipelines quietly, reliably and effi- call 911. However, it is important to know how to recognize
ciently deliver natural gas throughout the the signs of a leak if one were to occur in your area.
country for domestic and industrial use. Call 1.561.844.4789 or 911 immediately if you:
Natural gas pipelines are among the About the Intercession City Pipeline
See
safest methods of transporting energy. The Intercession City Pipeline is a 400-foot long, 12" • Vegetation over or near the pipeline that appears to
diameter steel natural gas transmission line. This be dead or dying for no apparent reason.
Duke Energy Florida operates an underground pipeline has been in operation since 1995, and was
• Water bubbling at a creek, pond, river or any wet
natural gas pipeline and other facilities in your previously operated by Citrus Energy Services for Duke
area over or near the pipeline.
area. Because you live and work in the vicinity of Energy. Transtate Industrial Pipeline has since
• Dirt flying into the air over or near the pipeline.
our pipeline facilities, we are providing this safety assumed operational responsibilities. This pipeline
brochure as part of our public awareness and delivers clean, environmentally friendly fuel to our • Fire or explosion near or involving the pipeline.
pipeline damage prevention program. We ask you plant in Intercession City to generate electricity. The • Exposed pipeline, possibly caused by a natural
to review this information and share it with others. power plant is the pipeline’s only destination; it disaster, such as a flood.
does not distribute gas to any other customers. This
Hear
short section of pipeline is located entirely on the
• A hissing, whistling or roaring sound along or near
Intercession City plant property. Other pipelines owned
the pipeline.
If you suspect a gas leak and operated by companies other than Duke Energy

• DO leave the area immediately and warn Florida transport the natural gas to the inlet of the Smell
others to stay away. Intercession City Pipeline. • Natural gas is usually colorless and odorless, but
• DO NOT move any equipment or vehicles in the If you suspect a gas leak we add a harmless odorant as a safety precaution
area. Do not turn on any equipment ignition. If the which produces a slight “rotten egg” odor.
Evacuate the area immediately and
equipment is running, do not attempt to turn it off.
call 1.561.844.4789 or 911. Our facili-
• DO NOT use an open flame or bring anything into ties are clearly marked. These markers
the area like phones or lighters that could cause include a warning message and an If there is an emergency like a fire or explosion near
the gas leak to ignite. emergency number to call in the event or involving the pipeline, immediately evacuate the
• DO NOT go near the area. Keep away from the site. of an emergency involving the pipeline. area and contact us at 1.561.844.4789 or call 911.
Damage prevention Safety is our top priority repair any damage to the pipeline, no matter how
minor it may seem. Failure to report any contact
Because natural gas pipelines are typically under- The Intercession City Pipeline is located entirely on
with the pipeline could result in fines.
ground, line markers are used to indicate the the Intercession City plant property. Duke Energy
approximate location of the pipelines. Florida continuously monitors and controls access to Pipelines are part of the critical infrastructure of
the pipeline. Other pipelines that transport gas to the U.S. energy grid.
However, these markers do not indicate how deep
the Intercession City Pipeline are buried in one or
the pipeline is buried. Also, the pipeline route can Pipeline companies
more right-of-ways near the Intercession City plant.
change directions between markers. Never assume and employees
the pipeline lies in a straight line. Always call A pipeline right of way is the area of land across the nation
before you dig. containing a pipeline. continue to monitor
and patrol the
Excavation work, digging and grading are A right-of-way agreement between a pipeline owner
pipelines regularly
the most frequent causes of pipeline damage and a property owner is called an easement.
via aircraft, vehicles, and/or on foot. We ask you
and failures. Easements provide pipeline owners with permanent,
to call local law enforcement if you see anything
limited access to the land to operate, test, inspect,
Whether you are planning to build a major develop- suspicious or out of the ordinary in your area.
maintain and protect the pipeline.
ment, erect a fence or landscape your property, you
should protect your safety and the safety of those Pipeline right of way must be kept free from
around your work site by contacting Sunshine One- structures and other obstructions.
Call at least two full business days before you
If a pipeline crosses your property, please do not
begin any work on or near a pipeline. There is no Natural gas facts
plant, place or build anything on or near the right of
charge for this service.
way without first having the pipeline owner person- Natural gas is:
nel mark the pipeline, stake the easement, and • A colorless, tasteless and purposely odorized
explain the company’s construction guidelines to fossil fuel. It is clean burning and nontoxic.
you. Whether or not you’ve notified the company in • Lighter than air. It rises and disperses rapidly
Always call before you dig: advance, if you dig, hit or contact the pipeline in into the atmosphere, unlike heavier petroleum
1.800.432.4770 any way, inform the pipeline owner immediately. products like oil.

It’s the law! A gouge, scrape, scratch, dent or crease to a pipe • Not easily ignited on its own. To burn, the amount
or its coating may cause a safety problem. It is of gas mixed in air must be within a fairly narrow
It is a federal crime for any person to deliberately damage, destroy, or
remove any pipeline sign or right-of-way marker. It’s also against the imperative that the pipeline owner inspect and range, and there must be an ignition source.
law to damage or destroy pipeline facilities.
Para nuestros clientes que hablan español
Cómo reconocer la fuga de un gasoducto Datos sobre el gas natural
Raras veces se presenta una fuga en un gasoducto El gas natural:
de gas natural. Sin embargo, es importante saber • Es un fósil combustible incoloro e insípido que
reconocer las señales de una fuga, en caso de que adrede se le agrega odorante. Es de combustión
ésta se presentara en su área. Llame inmediatamente limpia y no es tóxico.
al 1.561.844.4789 o 911:
• Es más ligero que el aire. Sube y se dispersa rápi-
Si ve damente en la atmósfera, diferente a los productos
de petróleo más pesados como el aceite.
• Que la vegetación encima o cerca de un gasoducto
• Difícilmente se enciende solo. Para quemarse, el
parece estar muerta o en vías de morir, sin motivo
gas requiere una cantidad precisa de oxígeno así
aparente.
como una fuente de incendio.
• Que el agua burbujea en un arroyo, laguna, río u
otra masa de agua que esté encima o cerca de
un gasoducto.
• Que vuela polvo por el aire encima o cerca de un
gasoducto. Si sospecha que existe una fuga de gas
• Un incendio o explosión que esté cerca de un
• ABANDONE inmediatamente el área y notifique a
gasoducto o que lo afecte.
las demás personas que se alejen.
• Que el gasoducto está expuesto, posiblemente a
• NO MUEVA los equipos o vehículos que se
causa de un desastre natural, como una inundación. Siempre llame antes de
encuentren en el área. No encienda ningún equipo,
Si escucha excavar al 1.800.432.4770 ni intente moverlo. Si éste ya está encendido, no
• Un silbido o rugido a lo largo o cerca de un Es la ley. intente apagarlo.
gasoducto. • NO USE una llama abierta ni introduzca en el área
Si huele ningún objeto, como un teléfono o encendedor,
• Un olor a “huevo podrido”. El gas natural es normal- En caso de emergencia, que pueda provocar el encendido de la fuga de gas.
mente incoloro e inodoro. Sin embargo, agregamos evacúe el área y llame • NO SE ACERQUE al área. Manténgase alejado
un odorante inofensivo como medida de precaución, inmediatamente al 911. del sitio.
el cual produce un olor a “huevo podrido”.
 Call before you dig.
It’s the law.

Llame antes de excavar.

Es la ley.

In an emergency
call 911

En caso de emergencia,
llame al 911

If you suspect a leak, call

1.561.844.4789

Before you dig, call

1.800.432.4770
callsunshine.com

For other questions, call

1.800.700.8744

Busque en el interior la
traducción al español.

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