Icicles and ice dams are caused when water freezes along gutters or downspouts from a mixture of temperature fluctuation and heat from your home. Heat rising through your roof melts accumulated snow ...

Experts recommend using a broom – rather than a shovel - to clear snow and ice off your vents and utility meters.

Peterborough's fire chief said Sunday morning that not only was icing a concern, but also the strong winds expected after the storm moves out.

there is no way to guarantee that a gas pocket could not move under the ice and vent at any time, creating a potential hazard ...

However, a gas meter covered in snow or ice can impede its function of controlling the pressure of the gas supplied to your home, which could lead to serious risks. Plugged external exhaust vents ...

Refrain from kicking the meter or vent pipes to clear ice or snow. Remove icicles from overhead eaves to prevent dripping water from freezing on the meter or vent pipes. Prevent Carbon Monoxide ...