Gas Safety Campaign Continues in Tbilisi

Earlier this week, Tbilisi's Deputy Mayor Irakli Bedneliani spoke with reporters about the progress of a joint initiative between KazTransGas-Tbilisi and Tbilisi City Hall. City Hall has called on KazTransGas - Tbilisi to take measures to further tighten the safety aspects of gas heaters and water heaters in residential apartments.

"In 2018, there were 16 cases of CO2 poisoning and 13 deaths throughout the capital [attributed to residential gas leaks]. These numbers represent specific families who have lost their loved ones... I would like to ask the residents of the capital, if there is any threat, to call the KazTransGas Tbilisi hotline at 114 and request [an immediate] gas inspection," said Bendeliani.

Gigla Tamazashvili of KazTransGas- Tbilisi joined Bendeliani to discusst he details of the safety campaign and gave the population specific recommendations.

"We call on our customers to take into consideration our advice and recommendations, which are issued by KazTransGas-Tbilisi staff during planned inspections. Additionally, KazTransGas - Tbilisi is available for residents of the capital 24-hours a day and whenever they call, the employees are ready to come, free of charge," said Tamazashvili.

By Samantha Guthrie

Photo; Tbilisi City Hall