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Carbon Monoxide and your Home Insurance
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Taken from Wikipedia, Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a toxic gas, but, being colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-irritating, it is very difficult for people to detect. It is highly toxic to humans and animals in higher quantities, although it is also produced in normal animal metabolism in low quantities, and is thought to have some normal biological functions. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning occurs after enough inhalation of too much carbon monoxide. However, poisoning can be prevented.
- Only use generators outside, far away for your home, regardless whether the windows are open.
- Do not use or bring a charcoal grill into the house or garage.
- Never use a gas stove or oven for heating the home or area. Only cooking.
- Open the fireplace flue before lighting a fire. Make sure all ashes are cool before closing.
- Make sure chimney is clear of bird or squirrel nests and leaves for adequate ventilation.
- Make sure to have all heating systems inspected every year.
- You can even install CO detectors on each floor of your home.
If you suspect Carbon Monoxide poisoning, immediately call 911 and go outside for some fresh air. Some of the symptoms include headache, dizziness, flu-like symptoms, nausea, chest pain, confusion, among others. There are no home remedies, only emergency care.
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