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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a byproduct of burning fossil fuels like natural gas, propane, and gasoline. Since it's odorless, tasteless and without color, it has been known as the "silent killer" in homes and businesses all around the world. In order to protect your family from carbon monoxide poisoning, the property disaster specialists at FloodCo in the Flathead Valley area recommend following some basic preventative measures.

Here are just a few ways to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning from happening to your family:

  • property disasterGet An Inspection: Since many home appliances depend on propane and natural gas to operate, you should schedule routine inspections in order to ensure that your hot water heater, furnace, and stove aren't leaking carbon monoxide. Even the tiniest leaks can cause CO poisoning, leading to sickness and even hospitalization.

  • Know The Signs: Commonly mistaken for the flu, exposure to carbon monoxide usually causes people to experience headaches, nausea, and extreme drowsiness. If you are suffering from these symptoms, then it's a good idea to seek medical attention and then get a professional property disaster company to look for a leak.

  • Install A Detector: By equipping your residential or commercial property with a carbon monoxide detector, you're guaranteeing that you're notified the second there’s a leak. Available at most hardware stores, you can purchase one for very little money and easily install it yourself.

  • Promote Ventilation: Over the years, homes have become more airtight than ever in an effort to better insulate living spaces and prevent energy loss; however, this has led to an increase of carbon monoxide poisoning. To keep your home breathing and your space free of poisonous gasses, open up your windows and let in the fresh air on a daily basis.

For more tips, contact the property disaster team at FloodCo by calling (406) 892-1717 or visiting them online.

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