South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas Offer Winter Storm Tips

FOLSOM, NJ, January 13, 2026 – Winter is here and, as storms move in, South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas, subsidiaries of SJI, provide tips aimed to keep customers safe through the winter season.  

“We think it’s important to be proactive by offering our customers tips on how to plan for winter storms,” said Craig Stewart, vice president, safety and shared services, SJI Utilities. “As a trusted community partner, our customers need to be aware of how they can protect themselves and their families this winter season.”

South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas offer the following tips to help customers prepare for the possibility of winter storms.

• Insulate your home to prevent heat loss and drafty areas.
• Keep extra blankets, flashlights, water, and a supply of non-perishable food readily available.
• Have a generator on standby, but keep it outdoors.

• Check your gas meter, especially after storms, to ensure it’s free from debris, ice, snow, or other blockages.
• Gently remove snow buildup around and on top of the meter using a broom or your hands—avoid using a shovel, as it could damage the meter.
• Prevent ice from accumulating on the meter by ensuring that gutters or other sources of dripping water are not directed at it.
• Ensure that paths to the meter are free of obstacles, such as snow piles.

• When shoveling snow, take breaks to avoid overexertion.
• Push snow instead of lifting it, and avoid twisting your back while shoveling.
• Use a snow blower with caution, and keep hands and feet clear of moving parts.

• Charge your electronic devices and have extra batteries on hand.
• Keep a supply of bottled water in case pipes freeze or the water supply is interrupted.

• While natural gas lines are underground and generally well-protected, they can still be damaged during severe weather events. However, if your gas lines or service is disrupted, follow these safety tips:
  • Never attempt to turn your gas off or on by yourself.
  • Knowing the location of your natural gas meter during an emergency will be helpful if a South Jersey Gas or Elizabethtown Gas technician needs to quickly access it.
  • If you smell natural gas — which has been treated to smell like rotten eggs — immediately leave the area without using any electrical switches, appliances, phones, or creating any source of ignition. Once at a safe location away from the building, call 911 and then contact South Jersey Gas at 1-800-582-7060 or Elizabethtown Gas at 1-800-492-4009. Do not re-enter the premises until authorized by emergency responders or utility personnel.

About South Jersey Gas

South Jersey Gas, a subsidiary of South Jersey Industries (SJI), delivers safe, reliable, affordable natural gas and promotes energy efficiency to more than 400,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem, and portions of Gloucester, Burlington and Camden counties in New Jersey. For more information, visit southjerseygas.com.

About Elizabethtown Gas

About Elizabethtown Gas Elizabethtown Gas, a subsidiary of South Jersey Industries (SJI), delivers safe, reliable, and affordable natural gas and promotes energy efficiency to over 300,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in parts of Union, Middlesex, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Morris and Mercer counties. For more information, visit elizabethtowngas.com.