South Jersey Gas	NEWS RELEASE
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: 609-561-9000 Media Contact: Dan Lockwood x4108 e-mail: dlockwood@sjindustries.com January 11, 2012 Removal of Snow and Ice from Gas Meters Essential for Safety

  

Folsom, NJ – While it’s certainly been unseasonably mild thus far this winter, South Jersey Gas wants to remind its customers that whenever the significant snow does fall, they should check their natural gas meters to ensure they are clear of snow and ice. The gas pressure regulator vent needs to be kept dry and clear of snow and ice at all times to avoid the potential for dangerous indoor natural gas buildup. The vent can become plugged when ice and snow melt during the day and refreeze at night. SJG also recommends keeping the entire meter assembly clear of snow and ice. Accumulated snow can prevent the meter from operating properly by stopping the flow of natural gas. Customers should gently remove snow or ice from the natural gas meter and any associated piping. In addition, they should carefully shovel around a meter and move snow away from it. Avoid using a snow blower near a meter. A snow-covered meter, in addition to being potentially dangerous, can also lead to a loss of service and freezing of inside pipes as a result of lost heat. South Jersey Gas is the principal subsidiary of South Jersey Industries (NYSE: SJI) and provides natural gas service to approximately 350,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem, and significant portions of Gloucester, Burlington and Camden counties in New Jersey. Visit http://www.southjerseygas.com for more details about the company and its programs. # # #