With Spring around the corner, it will soon be yard work and home improvement �me. Please be aware of your propane tank’s loca�on and the gas line running from your tank to your home. If you are planning on digging in the vicinity of your tank/gas line to the house, please contact Lakes Gas to have the line marked. Your propane line is a private line and will not be marked by State sponsored agencies listed below.

Wisconsin: Diggers Hotline Minnesota: Gopher State One Call

South Dakota: SD One CallMichigan: Miss Dig

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Serving Minnesota,Wisconsin, Michigan

and South Dakotasince 1959

ONLINE CONTRACTING AVAILABLE STARTING JULY 1ST

In order to insure a leak test is performed any�me a propane gas system is put back into service a�er an interrup�on of service, Lakes Gas and the State of Wisconsin Statute 101.16(4)(b) requires retail gas customers to no�fy Lakes Gas any�me an interrup�on of their gas service occurs.

101.16(4)(b) 1. A person who owns, leases or uses a propane gas system and who is a customer of a retail supplier shall no�fy the retail supplier ofpropane gas for the propane gas system of any interrup�on in the opera�on of the propane gas system due to the replacement, modifica�on, repair or servicing of the propane gas system by any person other than the retail supplier. The customer shall provide the no�ce at least 7 days in advance of the interrup�on in opera�on of the propane gas system, except as provide in subd 2. The retail supplier or the person replacing, modifying, repairing or servicing the propane gas system, shall perform a check for leaks or other defects in the propane gas system before placing the propane gas system back into opera�on in the manner required by rule.101.16(4)(b) 2. If the interrup�on of a propane gas system subject of subd 1 is due to emergency repair or servicing, the customer shall provide theno�ce to the retail supplier as soon as possible, and no later than 24-hours a�er the repair or servicing is completed.101.16(1)(c) “Propane gas system” means an assembly consis�ng of one or more containers that has a total water capacity of at least 100 gallons and a means of conveying propane gas from the container or containers to a point of connec�on with devices used to consume the propane gas. A “propanegas system” includes all piping and other components associated with the assembly that are used to control the quan�ty, flow, pressure and physicalstate of the propane gas.CONTRACTOR/DO-IT-YOURSELF WORK ON A GAS SYSTEM: Any gas appliance or gas piping installed, serviced, altered, replace and/or taken out of service/ abandoned, or any gas container added, moved, replaced or taken out of service must be performed by a qualified person. These ac�ons must meet the codes required by state, county and local authority having jurisdic�on. If any of the abovemen�oned events have occurred, it must be communicated to LAKES GAS immediately. Call your local LAKES GAS office to see that any change in your gas system is performed properly by a qualified technician.

In an Emergency: SHUT TANK OFF

To locate the shutoff valve, follow the gas line (A) from the ground to the regulator (B) under the hood. Turn the valve (C) clockwise to

shut off.

AAA A

B

C

Never keep a full cylinder inside a hot vehicle or transport it inside a closed trunk. Always place the cylinder in a well ven�lated area.Never store or place a propane cylinder indoors or in an enclosed area such as a basement, garage, shed or tent.Never store or place a propane cylinder in anarea of excessive heat (120 or higher) or near a°stove, fireplace or other heat source.Never store spare cylinder under/near a BBQ grill. Do Not smoke or allow any igni�on source in the area while handling or transpor�ng cylinders.

Grilling Season is here!Safety Tips for Your BBQ Cylinder

Small cylinders should be transported in an upright, secured posi�on so they will not fall, shi� or roll.Always close the cylinder valve when not in use, even if the cylinder is empty.

Expires 10/01/19One per customer No Copies

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LAKES GAS Prompt, dependable service since 1959

655 Lake Street S. PO Box400 Forest Lake, MN 55025

Anniversary Sweepstakes * * * Enter to Win a Free Fill! * * *

LAKES GAS WILL BE 60 ON JULY 1st! Let's celebrate with a Sweepstakes! The sweepstakes will begin on June 1st and end on August 31st. Twenty winners will be chosen each month! To enter, follow these easy steps:

1. Go to the LakesGasCo.com website2. Click on the Sweepstakes button3. Log-on or register to view your account4. Update your email and mobile number5. You are now in the drawing for one of 60 prizes

Starting July l5t, Lakes Gas will offer

ONLINE PRE-BUY CONTRACTING

Lakes Gas will be offering Pre-Buy Contracting online. On July l51 , you will be able to log-in to your account and click on the contracting tab to set-up your 2019-2020 Pre-Buy Contract. After clicking on the contract tab, the system will show your three-year average usage & allow you to pre-buy up to that amount at the discounted price shown. When you pay for your contract, it is automatically set in the system and you're set for the next season! Easy and hassle-free!

Referral Program Is someone you know building a new home or looking for a propane supplier? Help them and help yourself! Recommend Lakes Gas and once they say ,"yes" and the tank is set, we will apply a $50 credit to your account!

The National Propane Gas Association recommends that all propane gas systems be inspected every five years. A GSSI consists of a technician checking your system from the tank to your appliances for leaks and code compliancy. Lakes Gas offers GSSl's at a discounted rate during the summer months. All customers that have not had a GSSI in the last five years will be receiving a notice in the mail this spring. If it has been over five years since your last system check, please contact your Lakes Gas office to set up an appointment.

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