“We’re doing 16-hour shifts,” said one Liberty Utilities crew member as he exited a residence in Lexington.Wearing neon vests, crews have spent days walking down alleys, speaking with residents and testing for gas leaks around homes. The meticulous process has played out across 2,000 Lexington residences since a deadly home explosion last Wednesday night caused by a natural gas leak.Baylie Hicks, a homeowner, said the past week has been exhausting, filled with clean-up and chilly baths.“We are just bouncing around from house to house…trying to take showers,” she said.Hicks said she appreciates the crews taking the time to safely enter each home, conduct safety checks and relight pilot lights, something she refuses to do herself.“Oh no. They can do that and when they do, I’ll be outside,” she said.Crews have worked through three areas in Lexington to restore gas service. About 300 homes in Area Three remain without service, according to Liberty Utilities.Hicks said she has no problem waiting if it means the job is done safely.“I’m glad they’re taking their time…better safe than sorry,” she said.Liberty Utilities is encouraging residents to file property damage claims by calling 877-379-0917 or emailing libertyutilitiesclaims@us.crawco.com.Reminders from Liberty Utilities:If you are not home when crews arrive to restore gas service, they will leave a door tag with a phone number to schedule a return visit.It is not necessary to leave a porch light on after dark (though it is appreciated).If you smell gas, leave the area immediately and call 911 or the Liberty gas emergency line at 1-800-406-9220.On Monday, a construction vehicle struck a gas meter behind a medical clinic, causing a minor gas leak. A separate furnace leak was detected at a nearby pizza restaurant. Both leaks were repaired within hours, and no evacuations were necessary.Community gathers for vigil honoring 5-year-old boy killed in Lexington explosion
“We’re doing 16-hour shifts,” said one Liberty Utilities crew member as he exited a residence in Lexington.
Wearing neon vests, crews have spent days walking down alleys, speaking with residents and testing for gas leaks around homes.
The meticulous process has played out across 2,000 Lexington residences since a deadly home explosion last Wednesday night caused by a natural gas leak.
Baylie Hicks, a homeowner, said the past week has been exhausting, filled with clean-up and chilly baths.
“We are just bouncing around from house to house…trying to take showers,” she said.
Hicks said she appreciates the crews taking the time to safely enter each home, conduct safety checks and relight pilot lights, something she refuses to do herself.
“Oh no. They can do that and when they do, I’ll be outside,” she said.
Crews have worked through three areas in Lexington to restore gas service. About 300 homes in Area Three remain without service, according to Liberty Utilities.
Hicks said she has no problem waiting if it means the job is done safely.
“I’m glad they’re taking their time…better safe than sorry,” she said.
Liberty Utilities is encouraging residents to file property damage claims by calling 877-379-0917 or emailing libertyutilitiesclaims@us.crawco.com.
Reminders from Liberty Utilities:
If you are not home when crews arrive to restore gas service, they will leave a door tag with a phone number to schedule a return visit.It is not necessary to leave a porch light on after dark (though it is appreciated).If you smell gas, leave the area immediately and call 911 or the Liberty gas emergency line at 1-800-406-9220.
On Monday, a construction vehicle struck a gas meter behind a medical clinic, causing a minor gas leak.
A separate furnace leak was detected at a nearby pizza restaurant.
Both leaks were repaired within hours, and no evacuations were necessary.
Community gathers for vigil honoring 5-year-old boy killed in Lexington explosion