Utility Tips If You Get Flooded

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By Jeff Muniz

Story Published: Jan 9, 2008 at 5:22 PM CDT

Story Updated: Jan 9, 2008 at 9:00 PM CDT

Utility crews have converged on the flooded areas to get the gas and electricity off at homes and businesses.

A spokesperson for Nicor Gas says you should get your gas turned off if you have standing water in your basement, especially if it's running into your furnace, dryers or water heaters.

Bernard Anderson said, "Once these appliances get wet, you just don't wait for the water to recede and turn them back on. They have to be cleaned, safeties checked and make sure they're working properly. Problems could start six months down the road with corrosion or bad electrical connections."

Anderson says a contractor can do the cleaning, but the gas company will have to be called back out to get it turned on.

Customers with questions can call Nicor Gas at 888-642-6748.

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