Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is backing a major national awareness drive to remind Cumbrian customers that gas safety is critical. 

Gas Safety Week, which runs September 12 until September 18, is now into its second decade, bringing organisations from across the UK together to raise awareness of the dangers of poorly maintained gas appliances, which can cause gas leaks, fires, and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

And this year NGN, has pledged to throw its full weight behind the campaign amid fears that soaring prices may tempt some households to try and cut corners or even attempt dangerous DIY on their domestic gas appliances in a bid to save money.

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NGN Customer Experience Director Eileen Brown said: “We’re in unprecedented times when it comes to rising energy costs and we know that a lot of our customers will be understandably anxious about the financial implications for themselves and their families.

“In these challenging circumstances, it can sometimes be tempting for people to try and take matters into their own hands – but our clear message to them in this important week of awareness-raising is that gas can be extremely dangerous and must be treated with respect at all times."