Blossman Gas delivers propane generators to impacted areas. (Photo courtesy of Blossman Gas employees)

Propane industry provides aid to areas devastated by hurricanes

November 5, 2024 By Nicole Schlosser

In the aftermath of two hurricanes, propane retailers and other industry members aid customers, co-workers and communities as winter approaches.

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Propane Council of Texas highlights propane’s role in emergency preparedness

September 20, 2024 By Chris Markham

With National Preparedness Month here, the Propane Council of Texas is drawing attention to the significant role propane plays during emergencies.

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Leader highlights tools, resources to improve propane safety

June 14, 2024 By Brian Richesson

The Propane Education & Research Council is working on several industry training program developments, including autogas basics and fire safety analysis.

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How to manage emergency situations

December 25, 2023 By John McCoy

To manage emergency situations, propane marketers should know that explosion risks do not include injuries to first responders.

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NPGA panel: Prepare now for natural disasters

March 7, 2023 By Brian Richesson

An emergency preparedness panel discussion at the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) winter meetings focused on how to protect businesses against natural disasters and other emergencies.

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The updated program leverages online training modules to make the material more accessible. (Aranga87/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

Propane emergency response training refreshed

December 12, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

PERC’s Propane Emergencies program supports the industry’s ability to work with the fire service in response to propane-related incidents.

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Empower your employees to respond during emergencies

November 1, 2022 By Patrick Hardy

Here’s how to transform employees into emergency responders – not bystanders, according to Patrick Hardy, founder and CEO of Hytropy Disaster Management.