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4 Steps to Emergency Preparedness

September 6, 2022

September is National Preparedness Month, and emergency preparedness is one of the best ways to feel safe and secure as you move through the world. Unfortunately, most of us have had an up-close and personal view of the cost of being unprepared. The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying lockdown orders and quarantine took many Americans by…

Celebrating Vasilios (Bill) Petratos’s 10-Year Milestone Anniversary!

September 4, 2022

This September 4th marks Bill’s 10th milestone anniversary in our Paraco family. Bill’s reputation of fostering excellence in service, efficiency and safety precedes him.  Reporting to Will Fabrizio, General Manager – Centralized Operations, Bill serves as Director of Logistics, driving customer satisfaction through the ownership and daily execution of companywide logistics, including forecasting, routing, and…

Employee Spotlight – September 2022

September 1, 2022

DEPENDABLE, COMMITTED, DEDICATED & RESPECTED   Michael Whalen Michael (Mike) has been a loyal part of the Mount Vernon, New York team for 15 years now.  Mike is our Operations Supervisor reporting to Frank Carlone, Area Manager.  He started his Paraco career as a dock worker filling cylinders and loading trucks and has been an…

Moving Into A New Home with a Propane System?

August 30, 2022

Congratulations on your new home! You’ve chosen wisely by selecting one fueled by green and energy-efficient propane gas. A stand-alone energy system will provide you with reliable heat, hot water, cooking, drying, and many other things you might consider converting to now or in the future. Here are some basic facts to learn about getting…

Community Outreach – Summer Heats Up with Community Outreach – Part 2

August 29, 2022

United Way, Purchase, NY – Imagine Gala Paraco’s support of this year’s United Way Gala helped create the most successful fundraising event in their history! The sold-out event raised more than $500,000! The Gala also featured a Silent Auction to help raise funds, including Paraco’s donation of four tickets to a New York Yankees vs.…

The Difference Between a Leak Check and Safety Survey

August 23, 2022

Conducting residential or commercial propane installation safety surveys is critical for propane company professionals and essential for keeping customers comfortable and safe. Paraco, keeping safety front and center, holds a core set of safety principles that guide all our employees to ensure we operate with the highest safety standards and integrity. Frequently asked by our…

Using Propane is a Green Way to Power a Cleaner World

August 22, 2022

Individually and as a whole, we can work together to make an impact that helps protect our world. We can all take doable steps to help make our earth a healthier place to live. The propane industry promotes one of the cleanest energy sources and strives to impact our environment positively through sustainability. It is…

Community Outreach – Summer Heats Up with Community Outreach – Part 1

August 17, 2022

Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce, Naugatuck, CT – Duck Day Race & Festival In support of more than 60 non-profit organizations, Paraco sponsored Duck Day, a family fun event attracting thousands of people from the greater Waterbury region. Attendees launched 20,000 rubber ducks into the Naugatuck River for the famous annual duck race. Festivities included vendors…

Propane Mosquito Traps for an Itch-Free Summer

August 16, 2022

When it comes to mosquitos in the summer, sometimes you have to bring out the big guns. Those itchy mosquito bites can turn a dream of a summer day into a pesky nightmare without the proper defensive tools. And if you don’t have a propane mosquito trap in your mosquito control arsenal, you’re missing out…