2007 Education and Outreach Events

The City of Mesa's Gas Division has trained professionals that are available to give presentations to schools, organizations and the general public. We are also available to attend local community outreach events. For more information on natural gas safety, Community Outreach Programs, Elementary School Programs, and special events and fairs, please contact Jennifer Codd at (480) 644-4795, or by email.

Public Natural Gas Week

This year, the nations municipally owned gas systems celebrated Public Natural Gas Week October 7-13, 2007.

Gas Division turns 90! 

The Gas Division has been providing natural gas service to its customers for 90 years.  The City of Mesa purchased the gas system from A.J. Chandler in 1917.

National Preparedness Day - Mesa

Mesa's Police Department will again host a National Preparedness Day that will take place on Saturday, September 29.  Approximately 300 people attended last years event in East Mesa.  This event is still being planned, so look for upcoming information.

National Safety Night  - Copper Basin YMCA

On Wednesday, August 1, Pinal County Sheriff's Department sponsored National Safety Night.  The event featured local vendors, a rock climbing wall, bouncers, child safety information, and fingerprinting. The City of Mesa Gas Division was on hand to pass out natural gas safety information.
 

Johnson Ranch Home Show

                     
The first home show in Queen Creek took place on Saturday, March 31st at Walker Butte Elementary School in Johnson Ranch.  The City of Mesa Gas Division partnered with Arizona Blue Stake to distribute information on natural gas safety and Arizona's Call Before You Dig Program.

Spring Boutique and Safety Fair - Mountain Vista Elementary

The City of Mesa's Gas Division participated in this year's Spring Boutique and Safety Fair at Mountain Vista Elementary in Queen Creek on Friday, March 2 from 6 to 8 p.m.  The event drew about 100 participants.  The school is located within the City of Mesa's natural gas service territory at 33622 N. Mountain Vista Blvd. 

Event Pictures

Utilities staff takes gas safety message on the road to local schools

The Utilities staff will once again take the natural gas safety message on the road to local schools.  During the 2006-2007 school year, Jennifer Codd of the Gas Division and Matt Boyer of Utility Services visited nearly 750 fifth-grade students at various schools within the City of Mesa's natural gas service territory to promote natural gas safety. Information covered during the presentations include where gas comes from, its properties and characteristics, who to contact in an emergency, and what to do if you smell gas. Last year's presentations received high marks from students and teachers.

2006 Outreach Events