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CenterPoint Energy celebrated National Dog Day with its gas leak-detecting K9 team
In honor of National Dog Day, CenterPoint Energy showcased the lifesaving work of its elite gas-detecting K9 team. Holly, Sunday and Gunner are specially trained to identify natural gas leaks and help protect communities across the Greater Houston area. This K9 team detects approximately 60 leaks each week, making them an essential part of the company’s safety operations.
“Our K9 Safety Team is a powerful example of how CenterPoint combines innovation and expertise to protect the communities we serve,” said Richard Leger, Senior Vice President, Natural Gas Business at CenterPoint. “These dogs help us detect leaks faster and more precisely, which means safer neighborhoods and stronger service for our customers.”
Holly, Sunday and Gunner bring more than a decade of combined experience to their work. Their efforts highlight CenterPoint’s ongoing commitment to safety and reliability in service to its customers. On a typical day, the dogs visit at least 20 homes, helping crews pinpoint potential leaks more efficiently.
“These dogs are more than just part of our team. They’re lifesavers,” said Damien Pamplin, K9 trainer and handler for CenterPoint. “Their ability to detect even the smallest trace of natural gas helps us respond faster and more accurately, protecting both people and infrastructure.”
CenterPoint’s K9 safety team is trained to detect methane, the primary component of natural gas, and is deployed throughout the Greater Houston service area, which spans 12 counties and includes neighborhoods, business districts, and critical infrastructure sites.
Smell natural gas? Act fast!
If a natural gas line is struck outside of a home or business, customers should:
· Leave the area immediately on foot. Do not attempt to restart or move powered equipment or use your mobile device or any other item that could cause a spark.
· Go to a safe location, then call 911 and CenterPointhttps://www.centerpointenergy.com/Safety.
· Remain in a safe area until directed by emergency personnel to do otherwise.
· Leave all repairs to a trained technician.
Visit 811BeforeYouDig.com http://www.811beforeyoudig.com/ for more information about 811 and the process to have underground utility lines marked. For more information about natural gas safety, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/Safety http://www.centerpointenergy.com/Safety.
Source: CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
