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Permalink Reply by Linda on March 3, 2014 at 14:33

Hi  Maria 

 

It looks like it has happened again. My gas was switched off at some point on Friday, as was the gas supply of an elderly neighbour. When the gas company was called out on Saturday access to the external gas mains was not possible because the estate office holds the key. When we phoned the out- of - hours contact for the Estate, it was explained that it was probably the case that someone had accessed the gas sheds and deliberately switched the gas off?  We had to wait until today to get it switched back on. Why someone would do this is beyond me. It’s quite serious if someone is messing around with resident’s gas supply, as well as the risk it poses to vulnerable elderly residents left without heat. It seems what we experienced is a similar situation to that of your mum.

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Permalink Reply by Maria Elizabeth Prior on March 3, 2014 at 16:22

Hi Linda. 

This sounds terrible.  It sounds like your gas box is not outside your home, like my Mum's is, and if the Estate Office only hold the key to your one, then they are the ones responsible for what has happened.  And, simply saying that 'someone' did it is not acceptable.  If I were you I would contact the police, because this is a malicious act, and, as you say, particularly for an elderly person this is risky, especially during this cold weather.  This is a serious matter.  I think I will mention it to our local police officer.  Am sorry what has happened, as it is upsetting. 

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