 Gas Leaks
Natural gas leaks and
explosions are responsible for a significant number of fires following
disasters. You should know how to shut off natural
gas.
There are
different shut-off procedures for different gas meter configurations, so contact your local gas company for guidance on emergency preparations
and response for gas appliances and services to your home.
For more information, click here.
Hiring a Moving Company
Getting ready to move? If you plan to hire a moving company in Washington state, check
with the commission—even before you call the
company—to make sure your mover has the proper permit. You can also find
out a mover's consumer complaint history.
To check the status of an in-state moving company,
call 1-888-333-WUTC (9882) or visit our website.
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Rail Safety
The Utilities and Transportation Commission wants to
remind you to stay safe around train
tracks.
Some important reminders include:
The only safe and legal place to cross a track is at a designated public crossing with a cross-buck,
flashing red lights, or a gate. If you cross at any other place, you are
trespassing and can be fined.
Do not cross tracks
immediately after a train passes. Trains can come from
either direction on a track. Wait until you can see clearly around the first train, in
both directions, before crossing.
Trains can take a mile or more to stop, and a locomotive engineers likely will be unable to stop in
time, even if they see you.
For more information on train safety, click here
Follow Washington Operation Lifesaver on Twitter here.
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UTC Alerts
Receive text notifications regarding the UTC's operational status (weather closures, delays, lockdowns, etc.) by texting "WAUTC Alerts" to 468-311.
Learn more here.
Mover's Court
The UTC took action against four illegal moving companies in November's Mover's Court. For more information, click here.
The next Mover's Court is scheduled for April 11.
For more information, click here.
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