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Protect your family from the dangers of carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide ("CO") is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and poisonous gas that
results from the incomplete combustion of wood, charcoal, natural gas, kerosene,
gasoline and other carbon-based fuels.
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CO Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide poisoning is difficult to distinguish from the "flu". Common
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Hot Water Safety
Caution: Excessively hot water can cause scalding, serious injury, or death.
The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commision urges all users to lower their water
heaters to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. (49 degrees Celsius)
Never take hot water temperature for granted. Always hand-test the temperature
before using, especially when bathing children and infants.
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- Headache
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
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- Dizziness
- Convulsions
- Drowsiness
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If you are experiencing symptoms of CO poisoning, leave your home and immediately
call your local emergency services number or 911.
Tips for Preventing CO
As you prepare your home for the winter season, consider these tips to guard against
CO.
- Have appliances that burn oil, propane, natural gas, coal or wood checked periodically
for safety by a qualified gas appliance dealer or heating contractor.
- Never service fuel-burning appliances without proper knowledge, skills or tools.
- Check flue pipes for rust or deteriorated areas that could leak CO into your home.
- Make sure your chimney is free from nest, small animals and other debris.
- Never operate unvented fuel-burning appliances in any room with closed doors
or windows or in any room where people are sleeping.
- Never leave a car running in an attached garage even with the garage door open.
- Never use gas appliances such as ranges, ovens, or clothes dryers for heating your
home.
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In addition to preventing accidents, this decrease in temperature will conserve
energy and save money.
Also: Never store or use flammable products (Gasoline, Paint, Paint thinner, Oil,
Kerosene, Cleaning products, Turpentine, etc.) near a gas hot water tank.
Vapors from these products can be ignited by the hot water tank.
What to do if you smell natural gas or think you have a gas leak.
- Leave the home immediately and call us at 1-800-222-5101 or dial 911 for help.
- Do not touch any electrical switch or use your phone.
- Do not light a match or candle.
- Do not start a car or operate an automatic garage door opener.
- Do not try to find the source of the leak yourself.
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