Your role in keeping Minnesota safe
The Minnesota Office of Pipeline Safety's mission is to protect lives, property, and the
environment through the implementation of a program of gas and hazardous
liquid pipeline inspections, enforcement, accident and incident
investigations, and education.
Homeowners play an important role in helping keep Minnesota safe. Check out the information below for tips on how you can prevent a pipeline or gas incident.
Call 811 before you dig
One important step homeowners should always take is calling 811 at least two business days before any digging project.
Keep your gas meter clear
Keeping your gas meter clear of ice and snow can be a challenge in Minnesota. But it's necessary to keep your gas meter working properly.
You can learn mroe about keeping your gas meter clear and why it's important
in this fact sheet.
Find Out Where the Pipes Are
Many of us go about our everyday lives completely oblivious to the miles of infrastructure located in the ground beneath our feet.
From plumbing to natural gas to electricty to internet connectivity and more, there's a whole world down there. Pipelines are in in your neighborhood, around the state, and across the nation. And there's a way for you to learn where they're located.
Check out the National Pipeline Mapping System from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
