(1) Do you have a Carbon Monoxide Detector? Carbon Monoxide kills silently and sneakily. It is a colorless, odorless gas that is a byproduct of fossil fuels burning. It can be generated by wood stoves, fireplaces, appliances that use natural gas, propane, or oil such as furnaces, space heaters, dryers, kitchen ranges, or other open flame appliances Normally the gases generated by burning are vented safely outside the home. Blocked vents or not enough oxygen to the burners can quickly cause elevated levels of Carbon Monoxide.
(2) Do you have a Fire Escape Plan? Draw your home’s floor plan being sure to include all doors and windows. Determine at least two exits from every room. Make sure every person living in your home is familiar with the fire escape plan. Include a meeting place outside the house so you can easily determine that everybody has made it out.
