MEDIA ADVISORY, Oct. 11, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHAT: Furnace Safety Demonstration at a customer's home. An
SDG&E service technician and a Spanish-speaking
spokesperson will discuss and demonstrate furnace safety
tips, how to re-light furnace pilot lights and other
simple steps to follow to ensure the safe operation of
home heating appliances.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004
Availability from 9:00 a.m. to noon
WHERE: 6915 Bruce Court, La Mesa
8 East, take the Lake Murray Blvd exit toward 70th
Street. Take ramp toward Alvarado Rd West/70th Street.
Merge onto Lake Murray Blvd, which becomes 70th Street.
Turn right onto Bruce Court. House is on the left,
toward the end of the cul de sac.
WHY: Winter is approaching, and evenings are turning chillier.
Homeowners and renters will be turning their furnaces on
for the first time. SDG&E wants to help customers avoid
delays in service by urging them to call now to have
furnace pilot lights lit. Proper and regular maintenance
of home furnaces and gas logs can help prevent production
of carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and toxic gas.
VISUALS: An SDG&E service technician in uniform will inspect
burner flame, replace furnace filter, check venting and
discuss steps consumers can take to prepare their
furnace for winter to ensure safe operation.
CONTACT: Ed Van Herik
SDG&E
Office: 877-866-2066
Cell: 619-884-3421
www.sdge.com