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ABOUT CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY
Free Carbon Monoxide Detection is Available to Qualified
Residents as Part of 11-County Program
As people in Southwestern Pennsylvania are reminded to “spring
ahead” to Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, March 13, many local
fire departments will remind residents to change the batteries in their
home smoke alarms. Peoples is taking this timely opportunity to also
remind people about the importance of carbon monoxide detectors
and the potential dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless and potentially
dangerous gas produced when fuel is burned without enough air for
complete combustion. The flame in gas appliances should be blue,
possibly with flecks of orange. If the flame is mostly yellow, it indicates
that the gas is not burning properly and is giving off carbon monoxide.
During cold weather months, as buildings remain closed and fuel is
burned for heating, inefficient combustion and poor ventilation can
lead to a build-up of carbon monoxide inside.
Carbon monoxide can also be emitted by space heaters and
automobile engines. In large amounts, the gas can cause headaches,
unconsciousness, brain damage and even death. Carbon monoxide
can be detected with a simple home monitor that plugs into a standard
wall outlet. It’s important, also, for people to recognize the signs and
symptoms of potential carbon monoxide poisoning, to know what to
do if they occur, and to learn how to prevent this dangerous hazard.
Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Include:
• Irregular breathing
• Headaches
• Drowsiness/fatigue
• Overall paleness
• Nausea
• Very red lips and ears
What You Should Do:
• Open windows and doors
• Move outside
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• Call 911 or your local fire
department
Steps You Can Take to Prevent Carbon Monoxide:
• Have your appliances checked annually by a certified heating
contractor
• Make sure your chimney is cleaned periodically and free of
obstructions
• Keep air vents for your gas appliances clear
• Never use a gas oven or stovetop for heating your home
• Do not use portable charcoal or propane grills indoors
• Do not run an automobile or gasoline engine in an enclosed
space
• Use only space heaters that are approved by local fire codes and
properly installed
• Check fireplaces for closed or blocked flues
• Periodically check range pilots for soot or carbon build up
Residents in 11 Counties May Qualify for a Free Carbon
Monoxide Detector:
The Allegheny Health Department manages a “Lead Paint and
Healthy Homes” program covering 11 counties in Southwestern
PA. Customers must be within 300% of the federal poverty level to
participate in the program, which includes a free home inspection
for lead paint, carbon monoxide, radon and other hazards. Visit
www.achd.net/lead/index.html for program details. ■
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