Protect Your Meters from Harsh Winter Weather Natural gas and electric meters are designed to withstand winter weather conditions, but heavy or hard-packed snow and ice can cause damage. To avoid problems, follow some basic meter protection tips: Keep your meter area and path to the meter clear of snow and ice. Use a broom to keep the snow cleared around and on top of the meter. Do not use a snow blower or shovel near the meter. NEVER kick or hit a meter to break away built up snow or ice. Remove icicles from overhead eaves and gutters to prevent dripping water on the meter. If you believe damage has occurred around the meter, call Montana-Dakota Utilites at 1-800-638-3278 to have the meter checked and repaired. MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO A Subsidiary of MDU Resources Group, Inc. In the Community to Serve www.montana-dakota.com Protect Your Meters from Harsh Winter Weather Natural gas and electric meters are designed to withstand winter weather conditions, but heavy or hard-packed snow and ice can cause damage. To avoid problems, follow some basic meter protection tips: Keep your meter area and path to the meter clear of snow and ice. Use a broom to keep the snow cleared around and on top of the meter. Do not use a snow blower or shovel near the meter. NEVER kick or hit a meter to break away built up snow or ice. Remove icicles from overhead eaves and gutters to prevent dripping water on the meter. If you believe damage has occurred around the meter, call Montana-Dakota Utilites at 1-800-638-3278 to have the meter checked and repaired. MONTANA-DAKOTA UTILITIES CO A Subsidiary of MDU Resources Group, Inc. In the Community to Serve www.montana-dakota.com