Therefore, check out your meter and your new generator, and if you smell a gas leak, call them to report the problem. They’ll send a truck right away and likely swap out your old meter on the spot.

ST. PAUL -- State officials with the Department of Public Safety Office of Pipeline Safety urge everyone to check the gas meters on their homes and other buildings to be sure they stay free of ice ...

As for whether Karen can run the generator on the current gas meter this summer safely, it's understood her best move is to check with a heating and cooling expert.

Xcel Energy is reminding customers to check their natural gas meter to make sure it's clear.

Southwest Gas says that its technicians routinely patrol neighborhoods to check gas meters. A routine meter check is usually unannounced.