Experts say Iowans with older furnaces should be especially careful to make sure their carbon monoxide detectors are working. Kirk Hughes, a spokesman for the statewide poison control center, says “if you have a carbon monoxide detector and it alarms, the best thing to do is leave the area, contact your local fire department, they can check it out and in turn they can contact the appropriate utility.” He says newer furnaces generate much less carbon monoxide than older models. Hughes says just testing your carbon monoxide detector can be a life-saver during winter months, especially if you have an older furnace. He says most of the detectors have a reset button or a test button similar to a smoke detector that emits a long beep, and if that’s not present, you should replace your detector. The Sioux City-based Iowa Poison Control Center hotline is 800-222-1222, or surf to “www.iowapoison.org”.
SEARCH THIS SITE
RECENT NEWS
- Supreme Court rules in favor of UI in Children’s Hospital construction dispute
- Law lets police check for minors inside vape shops, tobacco retailers
- Singer with ‘Iowa roots’ has dual role in Michael Jackson musical (AUDIO)
- Iowa water conditions still not favorable for kayaks, canoes
- Fines to double for illegally driving through quiet zone railroad crossings