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How to prevent carbon monoxide exposure
Reduce your risk of carbon monoxide exposure: help keep your family safe by having your natural gas appliances serviced and taking other precautions.
December 20, 2019
What happens after you hit a natural gas line?
Find out what happens after a homeowner or contractor accidentally hits a natural gas line.
November 8, 2019
7 damaging myths about safe digging
Do you know how far down natural gas lines are buried? Do you know what to do if you accidentally hit a gas line while digging? With questions like these, assumptions can be dangerous. Learn the myths—and facts—about safe digging.
September 13, 2019
Beware of door-to-door scams and learn how to protect yourself
Be cautious of anyone who shows up at your door claiming to be from FortisBC. If you are unsure, ask for their information and call us to verify.
January 22, 2019
Why is FortisBC trimming and cutting down trees in my area?
Why you might see FortisBC trimming or removing trees in your neighbourhood.
December 17, 2018
Keeping the natural gas network safe, every day
Here’s how we put your safety first, every day.
September 20, 2018
From floods to fires — how we stay prepared every day
From flood to fires. A behind the scenes look at how FortisBC stays prepared.
August 27, 2018
Supporting fire safety and training in your community
We’re finding ways to keep your community safe by continuing to support first responders with up-to-date safety information about natural gas and electricity whether it’s online or in person.
January 18, 2018
How to prevent carbon monoxide exposure
Reduce your risk of carbon monoxide exposure: help keep your family safe by having your natural gas appliances serviced and taking other precautions.
December 20, 2019
What happens after you hit a natural gas line?
Find out what happens after a homeowner or contractor accidentally hits a natural gas line.
November 8, 2019
7 damaging myths about safe digging
Do you know how far down natural gas lines are buried? Do you know what to do if you accidentally hit a gas line while digging? With questions like these, assumptions can be dangerous. Learn the myths—and facts—about safe digging.
September 13, 2019
Beware of door-to-door scams and learn how to protect yourself
Be cautious of anyone who shows up at your door claiming to be from FortisBC. If you are unsure, ask for their information and call us to verify.
January 22, 2019
Why is FortisBC trimming and cutting down trees in my area?
Why you might see FortisBC trimming or removing trees in your neighbourhood.
December 17, 2018
Keeping the natural gas network safe, every day
Here’s how we put your safety first, every day.
September 20, 2018
From floods to fires — how we stay prepared every day
From flood to fires. A behind the scenes look at how FortisBC stays prepared.
August 27, 2018
Supporting fire safety and training in your community
We’re finding ways to keep your community safe by continuing to support first responders with up-to-date safety information about natural gas and electricity whether it’s online or in person.
January 18, 2018