Carbon monoxide --provded by Old Republic

MOST IMPORTANTLY,DO install carbon monoxide detectors throughout the home.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an extremely toxic gas that is invisible, ordorless

and colorless. It is the byproduct of incomplete combustion of carbon fuels

in heaters and furnaces, wood stoves, fireplaces, and gas stoves and ovens.

CO is often called the “silent killer.” Because it can’t be seen or

smelled, the toxic fumes can incapacitate or kill people and animals

before its presence is detected in a home. CO is responsible for an

average of 450 deaths and 20,000 emergency room visits in the U.S.

annually. As of 2011, thirty states require carbon monoxide alarms

in homes to combat the serious threat of CO poisoning.

Here are some safety tips to help protect you and your family:

• DO have fuel-burning systems and appliances inspected by a trained professional

at the beginning of every heating season.

• DO read and follow all of the instructions that accompany any fuel-burning device.

• DON’T idle the car in a garage, even if the garage door is open.

• DON’T ever use a charcoal grill indoors – even in a fireplace.

• DON’T sleep in any room with an unvented gas or kerosene space heater.

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