Discuss ways to make your home safe from carbon monoxide


Maintain heating system in proper working condition.
Properly ventilate fireplaces and woodstoves.
Never build an enclosure around a household heating system that restricts the flow of air.
Do not use a stove or oven to heat your home.
Avoid kerosene heaters indoors.
Avoid idling a car in an attached garage.
Install a detector.

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